![Ostia Antica HISTORY on X: "The majority of Greek and Roman marble sculpture was painted. Based on examination of “paint ghosts” on the original statues, traces of paint detectable with ultraviolet lights Ostia Antica HISTORY on X: "The majority of Greek and Roman marble sculpture was painted. Based on examination of “paint ghosts” on the original statues, traces of paint detectable with ultraviolet lights](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DpmirzHW4AUvJq8.jpg)
Ostia Antica HISTORY on X: "The majority of Greek and Roman marble sculpture was painted. Based on examination of “paint ghosts” on the original statues, traces of paint detectable with ultraviolet lights
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Ancient Greek and Roman statues were not the grey, stone figures we know today. They were actually painted in bri… | Roman sculpture, Greek sculpture, Greek statues
The Cultural Tutor on X: "Ancient Greek and Roman sculptures were originally painted in vibrant colours. To them, a plain marble statue would look unfinished... https://t.co/Am2OpwMvaX" / X
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