Ancient Greeks and Romans perfumed their statues, study says
The ancient Greeks and Romans often doused their statues in perfume, a recent study found. Published in the Oxford Journal of ...
Iconic Frankoma Pottery showcased in OU art museum's exhibit 'For Those Who Like Nice Things'
While the Norman museum is showcasing a large gift of vintage Frankoma, the venerable company is still evolving, with a new ...
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The Stunning Ancient Greek Queen Fresco Discovered in Pompeii
A stunning fresco discovered in Pompeii depicts a sensual scene of the Roman god Jupiter and Leda, the Greek mythical queen ...
The Must-See Black Art Exhibitions To Catch This Spring
From Faith Ringgold’s visionary storytelling to Adam Pendleton’s poetic protest, these presentations are sure to move both ...
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Ancient Greek and Roman statues often smelled like roses, a new study says
Ancient Greek and Roman statues didn't originally look like they do now in museums. A new study says they didn't smell the ...
Art and Culture with Devdutt Pattanaik | Why pots are integral to understanding culture
Pottery in India holds religious and cultural significance, with pots used to represent deities and perform rituals. But when did major shifts in pottery styles occur, and how did the introduction of ...
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Archaeologists Unearth Monumental Tomb Near Fabled Ancient Greek City
Archaeologists digging near the ancient city of Tenea in Greece have unearthed a monumental tomb complex housing precious ...
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New Saratoga Clay Arts Center exhibit explores the idea of syncretism
The Saratoga Arts Clay Center’s new exhibition explores the relationship between maker, material, nature and place.
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Greek Politician Destroys Art in National Gallery, Claiming ‘Blasphemy’
right-wing politician vandalized artworks he deemed to be blasphemous in an exhibition of contemporary Greek art. With the aid of an accomplice, the elected official allegedly targeted four ...
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Grand Ancient Greek Tomb Unearthed Near Corinth
The Ministry of Culture announced the discovery of a grand ancient Greek tomb site near the ancient city of Tenea ... Among the unearthed artifacts were jewelry, coins, and pottery shards, providing ...
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Who won The Great Pottery Throw Down? Channel 4 final results explained
For the last time in this series, the potters made one final trip to the Gladstone Pottery Museum. The finalists were tasked with making Greek amphoras, before a surprise second challenge.
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Philly-born pottery artist Roberto Lugo has a new show of ‘Greek vases’ at Princeton
The only art he knew about were the towering murals of Black heroes ... long before the Princeton museum called to suggest he sort through its collection of 2,500-year-old Greek pottery. His works are ...