{"product_id":"dancing-prehistoric-goddesses-ii-original-linocut-print","title":"DANCING PREHISTORIC GODDESSES II |  Original linocut print | The Coventina Press","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDANCING GODDESSES II\u003c\/strong\u003e is an original linocut print celebrating the sacred feminine through imagery of prehistoric goddesses. The hand-printed artwork presents a body-positive interpretation of small female figurines found across the Paleolithic era and later history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Small prehistoric goddesses figurines have been found dating from the paleolithic era all the way through history. Many believe they were fertility deities as often the breasts, belly and buttocks where prominent. Other statutes may have been house gods or representations of ancestors. They are often called 'venus' like the 'venus of willendorf.  This print is just a small collection of ancient prehistoric goddesses, there are hundreds more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials and printing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print is hand-printed using the linocut method on thick Somerset Velvet paper, with Caligo Safewash ink in a very dark blue-black. It is an original linocut print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions and features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximate print dimensions: 18 × 38 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinting method: hand-printed linocut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper: thick Somerset Velvet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInk: very dark blue-black Caligo Safewash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImagery celebrates the sacred feminine and features prehistoric goddess figures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUse cases\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print is suited to display as wall art for people interested in prehistoric figurines, mythology, spirituality, or art focused on the sacred feminine. Its body-positive imagery may suit a home or personal space where the viewer wants artwork depicting female forms. The approximately 18 × 38 cm format can be considered when planning a display; mounting or framing can be arranged on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design is one of two Dancing Goddesses prints in the collection. A greeting card featuring this design is also available separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIncluded\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe package contains the print only, accompanied by a descriptive note about the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore dry and flat.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Coventina Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51214073889105,"sku":"LIN-WHIT-DAN2","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/4716\/7057\/files\/prehistoric-goddesses-dark-ink-linocut-print-female-figurines.jpg?v=1794302822","url":"https:\/\/thecoventinapress.co.uk\/products\/dancing-prehistoric-goddesses-ii-original-linocut-print","provider":"The Coventina Press","version":"1.0","type":"link"}