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6 days ago

Mosaic looted by Nazi officer returned to Pompeii

The mosaic dated from between the middle of the 1st century B.C. and the 1st century A.D. depicts a semi-nude woman with her back to the viewer reaching out to a semi-nude man reclining on a couch.
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2 weeks ago

A Rabbit Rides a Chariot Pulled by Geese in an Ancient Roman Mosaic (2nd century AD)

This kind of humorous scene is an example of asaría, a type of ancient visual joke where animals behave like humans (anthropomorphism). Such mosaics were popular in Roman domestic decoration, often as floor or wall panels in villas and bathhouses.
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2 months ago

Monumental relief found in Nineveh palace

A remarkable relief depicting King Ashurbanipal and deities Ashur and Ishtar was found in Nineveh, illustrating unique aspects of Assyrian art and religion.
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fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
2 months ago

Monumental relief found in Nineveh palace

A remarkable relief depicting King Ashurbanipal and deities Ashur and Ishtar was found in Nineveh, illustrating unique aspects of Assyrian art and religion.
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4 months ago

Ancient statues were colorful and perfumed DW 03/18/2025

Ancient Greek and Roman statues were colorful and often perfumed, contrary to the long-held belief that they were purely white.
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fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Greek and Roman Sculptures Were Perfumed

In ancient times, sculptures were not only painted, but also regularly perfumed, which created a multisensory experience, engaging more than just vision.
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3 months ago

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

Ancient Greek and Roman statues were not only visually striking but also scented, enhancing the sensory experience for observers.
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4 months ago

Statues in ancient Greece, Rome were colorful and perfumed DW 03/18/2025

According to researcher Cecilie Brons, ancient statues functioned as both a visual and olfactory experience, suggesting a deeper engagement with art than previously recognized.
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