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 ...
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A Stunning Collection of Rarely Seen Ancient Roman Sculptures Is Coming to North America for the First Time
The marbles in the Torlonia Collection have been inaccessible to the public for decades. Now, some of them will be exhibited ...
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Ancient Visitors to the Modern Wing: Art Institute Welcomes First Visit of Rare Roman Sculptures Collection
Ancient Roman Sculpture from the Torlonia Collection” has works span hundreds of years, with the earliest piece dating from ...
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Ancient Book Becomes a Bestseller 2,000 Years After Its First Publication
An ancient book about Roman emperors has become a modern bestseller, captivating readers with its timeless stories of power ...
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A Bvlgari-Backed Exhibit Arrives At The Art Institute Of Chicago
"Statue of Cupid and Psyche," from the second half of the 2nd century CE A collection of ancient Roman sculptures-premiering ...
An Italian cultural ambassador's guide to Rome
Alberto Angela has made a career out of exploring his hometown. Here are his favourite spots to unearth Rome's millennia of ...
Caravaggio, Baroque’s Bad Boy, Gets a Blockbuster Show in Rome
Two dozen works from museums and private collectors around the world are on display, with some reunited for the first time in ...
Archaeologists Unearth Oldest Jewish Ritual Bath Found in Europe
Rome and Ostia to this day are dotted with remnants of Jewish heritage: a menorah on the bas-relief of the first-century Arch ...
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Ancient Paintings of Wine Harvesting Discovered in Villa Cuomo, Italy
Archaeologists have uncovered ancient paintings in Villa Cuomo, Italy, depicting Roman wine harvesting linked to Dionysus ...
The hidden meaning behind Rome's famous arch monuments
Public ceremonies, lavish processions, and temporary wooden arches were commonplace after victory in Ancient Rome. But during ...
I toured the Getty Villa weeks after 17 employees fought flames from the Los Angeles fires. Here's how it became an anti-fire fortress.
The Getty Villa's construction, technology, and staff training helped it survive the Palisades fire. Here's what it takes to ...
Ancient Greco-Roman sculptures were perfumed, new study reveals
Research shows that statues were impregnated with fragrances, challenging the perception of sculpture as a purely visual art ...