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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.
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What did ancient Roman artists use to paint Pompeii? New study offers a glimpse
Unused paints are generally rare finds for archaeologists — but not at Pompeii. Take a look at “almost the entire palette of ...
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Statues in ancient Greece, Rome were colorful — and perfumed
Contemporary writings on art, including a book by Roman author Pliny the Elder, mention the fact that sculptures in ancient Greece were painted and not left with the white marble exposed.