New shade of grey: Pompeii study reveals ancient Roman artists' pigment techniques
A recent study offers new insights into the pigments used by ancient Roman artists in Pompeii, revealing how they mixed raw ...
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See the Stunning Frescoes of a Mysterious Dionysian Cult Discovered in Ancient Pompeii
Created more than a century before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 C.E., the wall paintings provide rare insights into secret rituals conducted in the Roman city ...
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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 ...
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Spanish Rock Art Site Reveals Ancient Roman Sanctuary With Inscriptions and Ritualistic Offerings
From prehistoric rock art to artifacts spanning ... have unraveled a unique Roman sanctuary, complete with inscriptions and a coin offering that hint at ancient ritual practices.
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New frescoes discovered at Pompeii shed light on Bacchanalian mysteries
An almost life-size frieze, or a 'megalography', has emerged which runs around three sides of the room. The cycle of paintings shed light on the mysteries of Bacchus, the Roman version of Dionysus — ...
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A Study Reveals That Greek and Roman Statues Were Not Only Painted and Adorned with Textiles and Jewelry but Also Perfumed
A recent study published in the Oxford Journal of Archaeology has revealed a little-explored aspect of ancient art: the use of perfumes and aromatic substances in Greco-Roman sculptures. This research ...
Art Institute showcases ancient Roman sculptures in unprecedented 'Myth and Marble' exhibit
Stunningly and unexpected, virtually all of the selections on view in this exhibition are complete. Co-organized by the Art Institute and Rome-based Torlonia Foundation, it is the first time works ...