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 ...
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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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Romestead is an upcoming survival city-builder that brings some quite lovely pixel art to ancient Rome
Romestead will let you head back to a pixel art ancient Rome to build up a new city all while praying to gods and fending off ...
Art Institute showcases ancient Roman sculptures in unprecedented 'Myth and Marble' exhibit
Stunningly and unexpected, virtually all of the selections on view in this exhibition are complete. Co-organized by the Art Institute and Rome-based Torlonia Foundation, it is the first time works ...
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Statues in ancient Greece, Rome were colorful — and perfumed
New discoveries related to works of art in ancient Greece and Rome continue to be unearthed. A Danish study published in the Oxford Journal of Archaeology in March found that statues in antiquity ...