Life-size sculptures — of a possible priestess and her husband — found at Pompeii
Nearly 2,000 years after a volcanic eruption caused hot ash to blanket the city, construction on railway lines revealed a ...
Everything We Ask of Art Is in These Marbles
The 2,000-year-old Torlonia collection of Roman sculptures, now at the Art Institute of Chicago, has the urgency of the ...
Accessible Sculpture With Broad Appeal Is Pangolin London’s Superpower
Pangolin London opened its doors in 2008 and has since curated over 100 shows, featuring everything from ceramics to carved ...
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Admire the legendary Cham masterpieces at Da Nang’s sculpture museum
Discover the enchanting beauty of Champa religious art through three unique sculptures recognized as Vietnam’s National ...
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Guardians of Kazakh Steppe: Unveiling Silent Legacy of Ancient Stones
Balbals are found throughout the Kazakh steppe. In the Karkaraly and Bayanaul mountains, chains of 300 to 350 balbals once ...
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Ancient Sculptures Didn’t Just Look Good—They Also Smelled Heavenly, Study Finds
Not only were ancient sculptures multi-colored, they were also scented with perfumes, oils, and flower arrangements.
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Set in stone!
Nestled in the heart of Rajasthan, Kishangarh is known for its rich history in marble craftsmanship. Recently, we had the privilege of attending an extraordinar ...
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Ancient Greek and Roman sculptures were scented, study finds
A recent study from Denmark has now discovered that some of these sculptures were also scented. “A white marble statue was not intended to be perceived as a statue in stone. It was supposed to ...
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The Art Institute of Chicago Returned a Sculpture to Nepal But Obscured Its Connection to a Wealthy Donor
In the 1970s, the Thai government sought the return of a stone carving ... After obtaining new information about the sculpture, the Art Institute reached out to the government of Nepal in 2024 ...