‘This Is Our Pompeii’: Altadena Artists Picking Up the Pieces
Neighbors on Mariposa Street in Altadena, Calif., say artworks can be remade, but how do you restart a community?
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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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Top 20 Must-See Archaeological Sites on Cyclades in Greece
The Cyclades are a treasure trove of archaeological sites, offering a glimpse into the rich history of the Aegean.
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Ancient statues were colorful — and perfumed
It featured over 100 sculpture replicas painted in bright hues ... which harmonized with their beliefs." The excavation of Pompeii in the 18th century should have proven that painting statues ...
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 ideological purposes. But in reality, ancient works of art were colorful, and ...
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Statues in ancient Greece, Rome were colorful — and perfumed
New discoveries related to works of art in ancient Greece and Rome continue to be unearthed. A Danish study published in the Oxford Journal of Archaeology in March found that statues in antiquity were ...
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The final days of the Canberra Balloon Spectacular, Shirley Valentine and more: 60+ ways to spend the weekend
This weekend in Canberra sees an impressive lineup of cultural and recreational activities across the city. Check out our ...
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The Smell of Gods: Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Once Not Only Painted But Also Perfumed
Marble sculpture of the Greek god Apollo from the ... creating an immersive experience that engaged multiple senses. Statue from Pompeii thought to represent a wounded Amazon warrior, complete ...
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Wake up, Canberra! Your social calendar for the week is calling
Canberra is buzzing! Whether you're a night owl, an early bird, a culture vulture, or a foodie, we've rounded up the best ...
We asked if the Getty should move. Here’s how readers responded
The Getty's priceless works of art have been threatened by wildfires. Should they move? Here's what L.A. Times readers think.
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We asked if the Getty should move. Here’s how readers responded
“Should the Getty move?” Times art critic Christopher Knight asked in a recent commentary. “Should the Villa, and the Getty Center in the fire-prone Brentwood hills nearby, both evacuate ...