The hidden meaning behind Rome's famous arch monuments
Public ceremonies, lavish processions, and temporary wooden arches were commonplace after victory in Ancient Rome. But during ...
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The Most Famous Statues of Aphrodite, Goddess of Beauty
Across history, the goddess Aphrodite has remained a prominent figure of beauty and love, and many statues have been built in ...
It’s one of the world’s most famous. But how does Rome’s Trevi Fountain work?
It’s one of the world’s most famous. But how does Rome’s Trevi Fountain work? - The Trevi Fountain is arguably the world’s ...
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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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A Stunning Collection of Rarely Seen Ancient Roman Sculptures Is Coming to North America for the First Time
It features 622 sculptures, including sarcophagi, statues of deities and marble busts of Roman emperors. After being locked away for much of the 20th century, the collection toured Europe in a ...
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Did Michelangelo Pull Off Art History’s Greatest Hoax With ‘Laocoön’?
The Vatican Museums' Laocoön and His Sons is long considered an exemplar of Hellenistic artistry—but what if it was actually ...
Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were More Than Eye Candy—They Were Also Perfumed
Thousands of years ago, Greco-Roman statues offered viewers a multi-dimensional experience that also called to our olfactory ...
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 ...