The Past and Future of Marble Sculpting: Art Beyond the Ages
Marble sculpting is an art form that has stood the test of time, with evidence of its existence dating back to prehistoric times. From...
The Geological Wonders of Marble: Origin, Formation, and Characteristics
Marble, a spectacular natural stone admired for its beauty and used since ancient times for sculptures and constructions, finds its roots in a fascinating...
The Art of Marble Sculpture and Treasures Carved in Stone
The art of marble sculpture boasts a rich and fascinating history that dates back to ancient times. Since the dawn of civilization, humans have...
Vulci: Marble Kore Head Sheds New Light on Etruscan-Greek Cultural Exchanges
A remarkable discovery has come to light in the ancient Etruscan city of Vulci: a marble head of a Greek Kore, presented on December...
Marmor nostrum in Mare Nostrum: Genoa and the Unexpected Republic of Marble
The history of Genoa in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries is usually told through its financial power and its bustling port, a crucial crossroads...
The Ancient Craft of Marble Art in Paros
Paros, the island whose fame in the ancient world was built upon its brilliant white marble, today reveals a rare glimpse into the life...
Marble Sea Routes – Maritime transport and trade networks in antiquity
In antiquity, the sea was the great connecting road of the Aegean and the Mediterranean. Marble—heavy and precious—was often transported from island and coastal...
Lindos Acropolis, Rhodes – A Timeless Fortress and a Monument of Stone Heritage
The Acropolis of Lindos, perched on a rocky outcrop 116 meters above sea level, dominates the southeastern coast of Rhodes. It uniquely combines ancient...
Parian Marble: The Transparent Wonder of Ancient Greece Inspiring Modern Art
Parian marble, known since antiquity as lychnites, is celebrated as one of the most refined and luminous marbles in the Mediterranean. Its near-translucent texture,...
Pentelic Marble in the Heart of Iberia: The Oldest Greek Altar of the Western...
A remarkable archaeological discovery was brought to light during the seventh excavation campaign at the Casas del Turuñuelo site in Spain, under the direction...
