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A new study reveals a surprising fact about ancient Greek statues that changes our perception
A Danish researcher has just demonstrated that certain Greek and Roman sculptures were scented with perfume. A discovery that revolutionises our sensory picture of ancient art.
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Ancient Greco-Roman Sculptures Were Not Just Visual Spectacles but Could Also Be ‘Smelt', They Were Scented
Ancient Greco-Roman Sculptures Were Not Just Visual Spectacles but Could Also Be ‘Smelt', They Were Scented For centuries, ...
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The Sensory Experience of Ancient Greek and Roman Statues
a fascinating aspect of ancient art has come to light: the use of perfumes and aromatic substances in ancient Greek and Roman statues. This revelation challenges the long-held view of classical ...