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The Smell of Gods: Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Once Not Only Painted But Also Perfumed
For centuries, the stark white marble statues of ancient Greece and Rome have stood as timeless symbols of classical beauty.
Ancient statues were colorful — and perfumed
The myth that the statues of ancient Greece and Rome were white was created over time and upheld in part to serve racist ...
New shade of grey: Pompeii study reveals ancient Roman artists' pigment techniques
A recent study offers new insights into the pigments used by ancient Roman artists in Pompeii, revealing how they mixed raw ...
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What Ancient Treasures Does the Grand Egyptian Museum Hold? Here’s a Sneak Peek
The Grand Egyptian Museum is filled with archaeological treasures, here's our pick of some of the best historical marvels.
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A Stunning Collection of Rarely Seen Ancient Roman Sculptures Is Coming to North America for the First Time
The marbles in the Torlonia Collection have been inaccessible to the public for decades. Now, some of them will be exhibited ...
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Ancient Visitors to the Modern Wing: Art Institute Welcomes First Visit of Rare Roman Sculptures Collection
Ancient Roman Sculpture from the Torlonia Collection” has works span hundreds of years, with the earliest piece dating from ...
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Unfolding the past: The ancient art of Japanese paper cutting
Japanese paper cutting art, or kirigami, is a traditional craft that involves cutting and folding paper to create beautiful ...