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Why are so many Roman statues headless?
But when it comes to ancient Roman statues, being a little broken is almost the norm. Walk around any museum of classical art ...
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Spectacular statues reveal art tradition of ancient Rome’s lost sculpture capital
A spectacular set of Roman statues unearthed in Turkey ... Another statue of a woman with similar features but broken into two pieces and sculptures of a clothed man and woman side by side were ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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Spectacular statues reveal art tradition of ancient Rome’s lost sculpture capital
Another statue of a woman with similar features but broken into two pieces and sculptures ... ancient city’s “East Street” could be a Roman imagining of Greek mythical figures made around ...