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ZME Science on MSNThe 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.
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Smithsonian Magazine on MSNA Stunning Collection of Rarely Seen Ancient Roman Sculptures Is Coming to North America for the First TimeThe marbles in the Torlonia Collection have been inaccessible to the public for decades. Now, some of them will be exhibited ...
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All That's Interesting on MSNThe Iconic Statues Of Ancient Greece And Rome Were Originally Scented, Groundbreaking New Study RevealsWhile the legendary statues of ancient Greece and Rome are now known the world over as stark white works of art housed in museums and galleries, those who viewed them 2,000 years ago would have had a ...
Across history, the goddess Aphrodite has remained a prominent figure of beauty and love, and many statues have been built in ...
Torso pieces were also found in the same region. Researchers believe they belong to statues of Artemis—goddess of hunting, ...
The display, hosted by Blvgari at the Art Institute of Chicago, showcases the largest private collection of Imperial Roman ...
Researchers uncover that ancient Greek statues were not just painted and dressed but also perfumed, adding a new dimension to ...
Ancient Roman Sculpture from the Torlonia Collection” has works span hundreds of years, with the earliest piece dating from ...
Science has already proven that sculptures from ancient Greece and Rome were often painted in warm colours and now a Danish ...
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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ETX Daily Up on MSNSmell 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 ...
According to Tina Turner, “what you get is what you see” but in the case of Ancient research suggests that this is not the case ...
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