Color the Classical

Resource Type
Classroom Material
Keywords
Social Studies Cultures Arts Visual Arts N/A
Subjects
World History
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Color the Classical

Did you know that the white marbles of ancient Greece and Rome were painted? The artists of these civilizations brightly painted the statues and buildings. However, the paint has disappeared over the centuries. Scholars are hard at work to recognize the color and bring it back to the public.

Explore the gallery to see the vibrant colors of sculptures and temples.

Start at the top left image and use the arrows to move through each section. There are questions included in the text to encourage your thinking.

Author
Publisher
Smithsonian Learning Lab

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