Ancient Greek and Roman sculptures were scented, study finds
Science has previously shown that sculptures from ancient Greece and Rome were frequently painted in warm colours. A recent ...
Smithsonian Magazine on MSN11d
Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Not Only Beautiful, but Also Smelled Nice, Too
But, in reality, ancient Greeks and Romans embraced bold colors, which archaeologists call “polychromy.” Brightly hued paints ...
Greek Reporter11d
Honoring Women: Renowned Greek Sculptor Unveils Work at UN
Greek-born sculptor George Petrides presented Greece's UN representative with a sculpture of an ancient Greek female figure ...
Greek Reporter5d
Was Golden Ratio the Ancient Greek Secret to Harmony?
Millions of people have explored ancient Greece's golden ratio, a magical number that has fascinated experts and amateurs for ...
Artnet News23h
How This Parthenon Relief Was Torn Apart—Twice
South Metope IV of the Parthenon is one of many sculptures from the Parthenon in Greece that have been scattered across the ...
The Public's Radio5d
Ancient Greek and Roman statues often smelled like roses, a new study says
Ancient Greek and Roman statues didn't originally look like they do now in museums. A new study says they didn't smell the ...
Cyprus Mail on MSN1h
Bringing Cyprus’ two sides together through art
A creative and psychoeducational art therapy programme is coming up in April and May aimed at connecting Greek and Turkish ...
Greek fascist MP given kid gloves treatments after attack on art exhibition
Culture Minister Lina Mendoni included—came out to publicly support the museum’s stand. Four days later the artworks were ...
ZME Science on MSN13d
The Smell of Gods: Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Once Not Only Painted But Also Perfumed
For centuries, the stark white marble statues of ancient Greece and Rome have stood as timeless symbols of classical beauty.
Neos Kosmos10d
Hellenic heritage thrives in Singapore: Greek artist and fashion student shine in the Merlion City
From painting to fashion, Greek creatives Emi Avora and Isavella Kouvelis bring their unique heritage into Singapore’s ...
Neos Kosmos11d
Dynamic start to the 2025 Greek History and Culture Seminars by the Greek Community of Melbourne
Greek History and Culture Seminars, by the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM), commenced attracting a large audience.
Artnet20d
Greek Politician Destroys Art in National Gallery, Claiming ‘Blasphemy’
right-wing politician vandalized artworks he deemed to be blasphemous in an exhibition of contemporary Greek art. With the aid of an accomplice, the elected official allegedly targeted four ...