Smithsonian Magazine on MSN5d
Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Not Only Beautiful, but Also Smelled Nice, TooBut, in reality, ancient Greeks and Romans embraced bold colors, which archaeologists call “polychromy.” Brightly hued paints ...
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 ...
Not only were ancient sculptures multi-colored, they were also scented with perfumes, oils, and flower arrangements.
ZME Science on MSN7d
The Smell of Gods: Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Once Not Only Painted But Also PerfumedFor centuries, the stark white marble statues of ancient Greece and Rome have stood as timeless symbols of classical beauty.
Nyx is the is the Ancient Greek goddess of the night. Unlike her sister, Eos, the goddess of the Dawn, Nyx is a mysterious figure.
ETX Daily Up on MSN9d
Smell like a god: ancient sculptures were scentedArchaeologist and curator Cecilie Brons makes the discovery after immersing herself in the works of Roman writers such as ...
Across history, the goddess Aphrodite has remained a prominent figure of beauty and love, and many statues have been built in ...
Science has already proven that sculptures from ancient Greece and Rome were often painted in warm colors, and now a Danish study has revealed that some were also perfumed.
A room-sized, 3D diorama at the National Archeological Museum of Naples in Italy, depicts the ancient Roman town of Pompeii ...
A French politician has urged that the U.S should return the Statue of Liberty, claiming that certain Americans "have chosen ...
Archaeologists found a small statuette of the Egyptian goddess Isis during excavations at Pagus Belsinonensis, an ancient Roman settlement ... hanging strands at the sculpture's waist.
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