Ancient statues were colorful — and perfumed
The myth that the statues of ancient Greece and Rome were white was created over time and upheld in part to serve racist ...
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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.
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Statues in ancient Greece, Rome were colorful — and perfumed
Vinzenz Brinkmann says the myth of colorless statues began during the RenaissanceImage: Liebieghaus Skulpturensammlung/Norbert Miguletz Blonde hair, typically featured on Greek Gods, warriors and ...