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Greek and Roman Sculptures Were Perfumed
Or so one would think, looking at the current art scene. But a new and fascinating archeological finding shows that this has ...
Study finds many ancient Greek and Roman sculptures were scented
Science has previously shown that sculptures from ancient Greece and Rome were frequently painted in warm colours. A recent ...
Michelangelo’s Kaleidoscopic Artistry and Ambition
The Renaissance master, born 550 years ago, pursued various art forms with astonishing vision and relentless drive.
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Ancient Greek And Roman Statues Were Meant To Be Sniffed – And They Smelled Divine
Greco-Roman sculptors created artworks with more than just visual beauty in mind, and strove to indulge all of the senses in ...
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Ancient Greek and Roman statues often smelled like roses, a new study says
In her article, Brøns notes that some oils and waxes were also used to protect and preserve the statues and their paint.