The goddess’ new clothes: the carving and polychromy of the Parthenon Sculptures
The goddess’ new clothes: the carving and polychromy of the Parthenon Sculptures
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Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press
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English
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Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press
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White marble sculpture is a cornerstone of Western art history. Archaeological inquiry, however, has demonstrated that Classical sculpture and its associated architecture were once coloured. The authors examine the Parthenon Sculptures at the British Museum to identify traces of colour and carving on their surfaces. Using close examination and arch...
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The goddess’ new clothes: the carving and polychromy of the Parthenon Sculptures
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TN_cdi_proquest_journals_2875267579
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_journals_2875267579
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0003-598X
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1745-1744
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10.15184/aqy.2023.130
