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The subject of female sexuality has been an important issue throughout time. Some people believe that traditionally class is partially defined by women who are modestly covered, keeping their sexuality a mystery to men with wondering eyes. Others disagree, believing that even a woman of high class has the birth given privilege to use her sexuality to achieve power and control over a predominately male dominated society. In this case, freedom to express one's sexuality …

…-14). After the positive impacts the creation Aphrodite de Knidos brought forth in the Greek world, the idea of exposed female sexuality was no longer considered shameful. Praxiteles' revolutionary nude sculpture of Aphrodite paved the way to the Hellenistic period where nude paintings and sculptures such as "Venus de Melos" and "Aphrodite Persued by Pan" were presented. Whether or not it was intended, Praxiteles' had changed many peoples perspective and influenced many Artists to come.