An ancient bronze griffin head, stolen nearly a century ago, has been returned to the Archaeological Museum of Olympia.
Not only were ancient sculptures multi-colored, they were also scented with perfumes, oils, and flower arrangements.
But, in reality, ancient Greeks and Romans embraced bold colors, which archaeologists call “polychromy.” Brightly hued paints ...
The San Antonio Museum of Art’s spring exhibition blends new photography and historical works depicting Hindu deities.
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 were ...
For centuries, the stark white marble statues of ancient Greece and Rome have stood as timeless symbols of classical beauty.
Across history, the goddess Aphrodite has remained a prominent figure of beauty and love, and many statues have been built in ...
For centuries, scientists have known that the white marble statues from ancient Greece and Rome were once painted with rich […] ...
The myth that the statues of ancient Greece and Rome were white was created over time and upheld in part to serve racist ...
The Athenian, located at 347 W. Hancock Ave., is a newly renovated boutique inn that melds the historical Greek Revival style ...
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 ...
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.