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This is the way Greek and other antiquities should be displayed. They

should never be displayed as ruins that depress everyone and turn

children off from studying art and history in a way that disconnects them

from their cultural heritage.

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Were Ancient Statues and Buildings Painted?

The short answer is ‘yes’. Much of the pure, gleaming white marble sculpture that we now admire was certainly colored in some way. The question is how was it colored: a delicate wash, or bright, glaring hues, and just for the clothing and accouterments, or for the exposed skin as well. (more…)