Technology Reveals The Original Colors Of Ancient Greek Statues

Remember the awful ‘colorized’ black and white movies? Science is doing one better.

Archaeologists using UV, IR & X-ray spectroscopy have revealed how ancient Greek statues looked with their original painted finishes. And it’s not pretty.

I would stick with the white marble look.

Comments
  • Matt August 28, 2010 at 2:03 am

    I’m with you. They look like giant Happy Meal toys.

    • steve August 28, 2010 at 7:50 am

      Good one!

  • pundette August 28, 2010 at 6:19 am

    Wow! Time has done all that art and architecture a huge favor.

    • steve August 28, 2010 at 7:51 am

      Yes it has. Thanks for stopping by!

  • LD Jackson August 28, 2010 at 10:17 am

    Yuck and double yuck. Who says things don’t get better with time?

    • steve August 28, 2010 at 10:52 am

      Agreed!

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