Ancient Greek and Roman statues didn't originally look like they do now in museums. A new study says they didn't smell the ...

But, in reality, ancient Greeks and Romans embraced bold colors, which archaeologists call “polychromy.” Brightly hued paints ...

For centuries, the stark white marble statues of ancient Greece and Rome have stood as timeless symbols of classical beauty.

Research shows that statues were impregnated with fragrances, challenging the perception of sculpture as a purely visual art form.

Thousands of years ago, Greco-Roman statues offered viewers a multi-dimensional experience that also called to our olfactory ...

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 ...

Titled “Myth and Marble: Ancient Roman Sculpture From the Torlonia Collection,” the exhibition ... “This significant group of portraits allows us to highlight the critical role that imperial images ...

Not only were ancient sculptures multi-colored, they were also scented with perfumes, oils, and flower arrangements.

Around 2000 replicas of Greek and Roman sculptures and reliefs stand side ... antiquity is brought to life with the help of historical images and texts. Other events such as readings, concerts ...