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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Ancient Sculptures From Greece And Rome Used To Be Scented
For centuries, scientists have known that the white marble statues from ancient Greece and Rome were once painted with rich […] ...
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Ancient Greek Statues Smelled of Perfume
Many museums around the world are filled with marble statues from ancient Greece and Rome. Some viewers recognize that these works of art were not originally displayed in their glistening white form, ...
Greek lawmaker attacks paintings in Athens’ National Gallery, claiming they are offensive
Greece’s National Gallery says a Greek lawmaker attacked four paintings in an exhibition, including one he had previously ...
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A Study Reveals That Greek and Roman Statues Were Not Only Painted and Adorned with Textiles and Jewelry but Also Perfumed
A recent study published in the Oxford Journal of Archaeology has revealed a little-explored aspect of ancient art: the use ...