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The Reason Why European and Asian Statues Depict the Human Body So Differently

From the chiseled perfection of a Greek god carved from marble to the serene tranquility of a Buddha cast in bronze, the way European and Asian statues depict the human body couldn’t be more different ...
Greek Reporter

Why Is There a Statue of the Greek Goddess Athena in Guadalajara, Mexico?

A modern-age bronze statue of the ancient Greek goddess Athena has become a symbol of the city of Guadalajara in western ...
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Contrary to popular belief, ancient Greek statues weren’t originally white

Did you know that ancient sculptures were once richly coloured? Researchers have known about this for centuries, but the general public remains largely unaware. When you think of ancient sculpture, ...
NPR

Ancient Greek and Roman statues often smelled like roses, a new study says

Researchers have known for many years that there was more to ancient Greek and Roman statues than the plain white marble you typically see in museums. A few years ago, museum visitors in New York City ...
The Telegraph

Why are so many statues naked? An art historian explains this tradition’s ancient roots

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Anna Swartwood House, University of South Carolina (THE CONVERSATION) Advertisement ...