Perhaps ancient Greek and Roman statues weren't plain after all!!
Please enjoy this blog entry on some new theories in archeology about the colors of ancient Greek and Roman statuary, pottery, and architecture. As the blog says:
"A recent touring exhibition is turning a long held common belief on its head. The common perception is that the great statues and buildings of ancient Greece and Rome were all pure unpainted stone or green tarnished bronze, but researchers have been arguing that this may not been what these classic monuments really looked like back in the era of their creation. That, in fact, these statues were quite alive and vibrant, full of color."
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Permalink Reply by Jeremy Greene on
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The article is correct this is a long held belief by lay people!
Most people who teach this even in the survey courses know what the site reports.
But, I love the site.
It is interesting to think if there would have been a neo-classical period if the colors had stayed on?
And if so, what would it look like (a good interdisciplinary extra credit opportunity I think!) -
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