Ancient Greece in colour

(02:30) Report

Feb. 9 - An exhibition in Athens of how ancient Greek sculpture really looked has shocked visitors.

Many believe the sculpture of ancient Greece was of white marble as we see it today, but the reality is that statues and architecture in ancient times were brightly painted, and it has caused a shock at an exhibition in Athens where reproductions have been displayed in their true painted form.

Deborah Kyvrikosaios reports.

Soundbites:

  • Eliza Masselou, Greek resident (English)
  • Nikolaos Kaltasa, Athens National Archaeological Museum Director (Greek)

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