Holy Cross Church unveils new, vibrant iconography after 18 years of planning
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church in Macon unveils new iconography, enhancing worship with vibrant new iconography.
Artnet News14h
Ancient Sculptures Didn’t Just Look Good—They Also Smelled Heavenly, Study Finds
Not only were ancient sculptures multi-colored, they were also scented with perfumes, oils, and flower arrangements.
Greek Reporter19h
The Stele of the Twin Babies: A Rare Glimpse into Ancient Greek Funerary Art
The only surviving funerary relief of the ancient Greek world depicting twin babies in the same arms was unveiled in Athens.
Smithsonian Magazine1d
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 ...
ZME Science3d
The Smell of Gods: Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Once Not Only Painted But Also Perfumed
For centuries, the stark white marble statues of ancient Greece and Rome have stood as timeless symbols of classical beauty.
Greek Reporter3d
The Most Famous Statues of Aphrodite, Goddess of Beauty
Across history, the goddess Aphrodite has remained a prominent figure of beauty and love, and many statues have been built in ...
Ancient statues were colorful — and perfumed
The myth that the statues of ancient Greece and Rome were white was created over time and upheld in part to serve racist ...
National Catholic Register1mon
The Tower of Babel: Human Hubris and the Grace of God
God is anthropomorphically represented as visiting ... Its best-known version is in the Vienna Art Museum. As with most of Brueghel’s paintings, the scenes are densely populated.
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Greek Gods and Goddesses | Stories and History
This blog delves into every facet of his bold proclamation, drawing on the rich tapestry of events, ideas, and confrontations that have defined his storied past, and sets the stage for The ...