As it turns out, Ancient Greek and Roman statues were in color after all » Coolest Gadgets - http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/2010082...
Aug 26, 2010
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"All you need to do is shine an ultraviolet light on it, and, as long as the path of the light is almost parallel to the surface of the object, it makes the brushstrokes obvious. As different paints wear off at different rates, the raised levels of stone reveal the elaborate patterns of paint that was once on the seemingly untouched white surface.
Well, this certainly affects my perception of Greek and Roman history. Now, instead of thinking that their taste in art was monochromatic and bland, I realize that they have the pastel aesthetic of the 80’s decade."
- Victor Ryden 美久太阿