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Tom Elliott

I don't work on ancient sculptural #polychromy (or ancient art at all for that matter), so it's not surprising if I'm clueless on scholarly discussion of the problem @yora points out in this post: mastodon.gamedev.place/@yora/1

But maybe somebody in my network is?
To paraphrase Yora: given the coloristic(?) sophistication of e.g., surviving wall painting from Pompeii and Roman-era mummy portraits from Egypt and much else ancient art, aren't modern reconstructions of sculptural polychromy wildly simplistic and is that partly because we're only able to sample, when anything of the pigment remains at all, the initial undercoat?

Gamedev MastodonYora (@yora@mastodon.gamedev.place)Attached: 1 image Attempts at replicating the paint jobs on ancient marble statues always looking pretty crap might be because the traces of pigments that can be recovered from the surface of authentic statues are only from the very first coat of paint. Given that we have plenty of mosaics, and actual paintings on wood from Roman-period Egypt that have a lot of detail and shading, it seems almost certain that the final paint job on the statues would have been much more elaborate as well. #archaeology #history
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Paris exhibition showcases Gaza’s endangered archaeological treasures saved from destruction

An exhibition opened this month at Paris’s Institut du Monde Arabe (IMA) that offers a glimpse of Gaza’s archaeological heritage against the background of relentless warfare and destruction in the region...

More information: archaeologymag.com/2025/04/par

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Paris exhibition showcases Gaza’s endangered archaeological treasures saved from destruction An exhibition opened this month at Paris’s Institut du Monde Arabe (IMA) that offers a glimpse of Gaza’s archaeological heritage against the background of relentless warfare and destruction in the region. Titled “Rescued Treasures of Gaza: 5,000 Years of History,” the exhibition runs until November 2, 2025, and features over 130 artifacts that attest to the rich and complex history of Gaza as a crossroads of culture and commerce between Asia, Africa, and the Mediterranean...
#archaeology#archeology#archaeologynews
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STREET ART UTOPIA

Hidden for Centuries: Stunning Ancient Mosaics Discovered Beneath Modern Cities

History isn’t just written in books—it’s etched into the very foundations beneath our feet. Across Europe and beyond, archaeologists are uncovering breathtaking ancient mosaics, revealing intricate artwork that has survived centuries beneath layers of earth and time. Each discovery provides a window into the past, showcasing the artistic and cultural achievements of civilizations long gone. Here are some of the most stunning recent discoveries. New mosaic: Ememem: Repairing Streets […]

streetartutopia.com/2025/02/06

A newly discovered Roman mosaic in the old town of Hvar, Croatia, partially excavated beneath a narrow stone alley, as locals observe and archaeologists clean the intricate geometric patterns. On the right, two archaeologists in high-visibility gear carefully uncover an elaborate Roman mosaic in London, with The Shard skyscraper in the background, symbolizing the contrast between ancient and modern urban landscapes.
#aigaimacedonia#ancientarchitecture#AncientArt
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Mysterious tablet with unknown language unearthed in Georgia

A basalt tablet inscribed with an enigmatic language has been unearthed near Lake Bashplemi in Georgia’s Dmanisi region. Measuring 24.1 x 20.1 cm and made from local vesicular basalt, the artifact features 60 characters, 39 of which are unique. These symbols, arranged in seven registers, have left researchers debating their meaning...

More info: archaeologymag.com/2024/12/tab

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Mysterious tablet with unknown language unearthed in Georgia A basalt tablet inscribed with an enigmatic language has been unearthed near Lake Bashplemi in Georgia’s Dmanisi region. Measuring 24.1 x 20.1 cm and made from local vesicular basalt, the artifact features 60 characters, 39 of which are unique. These symbols, arranged in seven registers, have left researchers debating their meaning and purpose. The symbols, created using a conical drill and smoothed with rounded tools, reflect a high degree of craftsmanship. Archaeologists have speculated that the writing may have recorded military spoils, construction projects, or offerings to deities, though definitive interpretations remain elusive...
#archaeology#ancientart#dmanisi
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🪔 #FrescoFriday: A remarkable fresco cycle (late 1st c. BCE) from a columbarium near Rome's Porta Maggiore depicts Rome's foundation myths. Found in 1875, it belonged to T. Statilius Taurus, Augustus's associate. Scenes show the Trojan War, city foundations, and the Rhea Silvia narrative. 📸 me
📍National Roman Museum - Palazzo Massimo

#romanarchaeology #archaeology #antiquity #ancientart #ancientrome #ancienthistory
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🪔 For #RomanSiteSaturday: the Corinth Channel or the Emperor #Nero's attempt to cut through the Isthmus. The relief on the photo depicts a figure standing beneath a pediment with its left arm resting on an object and right arm folded.
🪔 Archaeological interpretations of the relief suggest either a direct representation of Emperor Nero or Hercules resting after his labors. 📸 me
#romanarchaeology #archaeology #antiquity #ancientart
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