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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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Contrary to popular belief, ancient Greek statues weren’t originally white
Did you know that ancient sculptures were once richly coloured? Researchers have known about this for centuries, but the general public remains largely unaware.
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Statues in ancient Greece, Rome were colorful — and perfumed
mention the fact that sculptures in ancient Greece were painted and not left with the white marble exposed. Yet many people today are surprised to learn that classical statues were bursting with ...
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Why is there a giant head sculpture in Toronto’s financial district?
The sculpture is a cast stone portrait of a young girl with her eyes closed. It is made of white marble and resin and sits on a base that serves as a public bench. • Plensa’s vision is for the art to ...