Medieval Venice shows us the good art can do in times of crisis
Venice used new art commissions to help its citizens understand the changing nature of power and quell public anxiety during ...
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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.
Greek Reporter2d
The Stele of the Twin Babies: A Rare Glimpse into Ancient Greek Funerary Art
The only surviving funerary relief of the ancient Greek world depicting twin babies in the same arms was unveiled in Athens.
Smithsonian Magazine2d
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 Reporter3d
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 ...
ZME Science on MSN4d
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.
The Peninsula Qatar9d
Swedish underwater art exhibit highlights rising water levels
Stockholm: A mermaid made of recovered metal scraps with hair fashioned out of red plastic tubes was lowered into murky green waters outside ...
BBC24d
Leaked recordings challenge Greek account of deadly shipwreck
Leaked audio instructions by Greek rescue co-ordinators have cast further doubt on Greece's official version of events in the hours before a migrant boat sank along with up to 650 people onboard.
Bournemouth Daily Echo26d
New art trail featuring 45 mermaid tail sculptures to launch
This will see all 45 mermaid tails and 43 tiny tails decorated by schools come together under one roof. There will be music, games and entertainment for all the family to enjoy. People will also ...
Science News26d
Greek Art in Afghanistan
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Levi’s Blue Tab Collection is a Selvedge Tribute to the Art of Japanese Denim
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