Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Androgyne III is a sculpture created by Jeff Koons that depicts a combination of male and female figures. It explores the concept of gender identity and challenges traditional notions of masculinity and femininity.
Related terms
Gender Identity: The personal sense of one's own gender, which may or may not align with the sex assigned at birth.
Sculpture: Three-dimensional artwork created by shaping or combining materials such as stone, metal, or clay.
Contemporary Art: Artworks produced in recent times that reflect current cultural, social, and political contexts.