Color of ancient statues
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Smithsonian Magazine has the latest: The Greeks took their beauty seriously. It was a beauty contest, after all, that touched off the Trojan War. Athena, Hera and Aphrodite vied for Paris to decide who was the fairest among them. After Aphrodite promised him the love of the most beautiful mortal woman, Paris carried off Helen…
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Another one from back in March that I missed … they’ve detected traces of red paint on the Medici Venus’ lips: The Medici Venus Once Had Red Lips (Discovery.com) Of course, we have long commented on colorizing of ancient statuary: The Golden Menorah on the Arch of Titus Exhibition: True Colors – Rediscovering Pigments on…
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