and therefore were familiar with the Latin names of deities,” Manchester tells Elena Goukassian of the Art Newspaper. But the Roman statue distinctly depicts the Greek goddess, with her ...

But, in reality, ancient Greeks and Romans embraced bold colors, which archaeologists call “polychromy.” Brightly hued paints ...

The original statue would have been about half life-size and was probably intended to be of Fortuna, the goddess of good fortune, who was often worshipped by soldiers in the Roman army.

But, in reality, ancient works of art were colorful and ... appear more lifelike. Roman writer Cicero referenced the treatment of a statue of the Greek goddess Artemis in Sicily, while ...