First in obesity. Fourth in friendship.

The common perception is that the great statues and buildings...

Sat, 25 May 2013 02:33:45 -0400

Trojan archer from the Temple of Aphaia on Aegina, Greek, c. 490-480 B.C. He is probably Paris, who killed Achilles with an arrow to that famous heel.

Grave stele of Paramythion, Greek, c. 380-370 B.C. from the Staatliche Antikensammlungen und Glyptothek, Munich. The stele appears as is (left), as it was, and as is under ultraviolet light.

The head of Caligula (looking innocent), Roman, A.D. 39-41.

Juxtaposition of the colored reconstruction and the weathered original of a bronze head in the Munich exhibition.

Naked Greeks battle Persians on the so-called “Alexander” sarcophagus, Greek, c. 320 B.C., Archaeological Museum, Istanbul.

Warrior's head from the east pediment of the Temple of Aphaia on Aegin. Left: Color reconstruction. Right: Original sculpture in ultraviolet light, showing scales on the helmet.

Torso of a warrior, Greek, c. 470-460 B.C., Acropolis Museum, Athens. Color of the cuirass is speculative, both yellow and gilt reconstructions were made; some ancient statues certainly were gilded

Athena. Reconstruction has been restricted to areas whose original appearance may be determined with some certainty.

The “Peplos” kore, Greek, c. 530 B.C. Right: drew criticism from those who say ancients painted only ornaments and details, never a whole sculpture. Left: limited to colors thatcan be determinedsurely

Left: Lion from Loutraki, color reconstruction. Center: Original. Right: Detail of mane and eyebrow hair visible with the naked eye on the original sculpture.

The common perception is that the great statues and buildings of ancient Greece and Rome were all pure unpainted stone or green tarnished bronze, but researchers have been arguing that this may not been what these classic monuments really looked like back in the era of their creation. That, in fact, these statues were quite alive and vibrant, full of color.

Gods in Color: Painted Sculpture of Classical Antiquity is a travelling exhibition of varying format and extent that has been shown in multiple cities worldwide. Its subject is ancient polychromy, i.e. the original, brightly painted, appearance of ancient sculpture and architecture. It features more than 20 full-size color reconstructions of Greek and Roman works, alongside 35 original statues and reliefs.

The color reconstructions are based on close examination of the originals and on scientific analysis of the scarce traces of paint remaining on them. Ultraviolet light, says Ebbinghaus, “brings out ‘paint ghosts,’ differences in the surface structure of the stone caused by different paints and by the weathering of the paints. It can often give you an idea of patterns, even if no pigments survive.” The paint on these reproductions of stone sculptures appears flat, lacking the depth of, say, oil. “We can identify the colorants—mostly minerals and some plants,” says Ebbinghaus, “but binding media are hard to identify. Egg has been used for the reconstructions. If the minerals were ground more finely, a different binding medium used, the paint polished or covered with a protective coating, the effect would be quite different.”

“We now assume that almost all Greek marble sculpture was painted,” she says. “These reconstructions can only be approximations,” but at least they dispel a popular misconception—that most statues of antiquity were plain old white. Plain would not be thought ideal until the Renaissance.

Researchers believe, particalurly Vinzenz Brinkmann who has been doing this research for the past 25 years, that artists used mineral and organic based colors and after centuries of deterioration any trace of pigment leftover when discovered, would have been taken off during any cleaning processes done before being put on display, washing the historical art clear of its true colors.

The findings of this research completley changes the commonly held modern ideas of the ancient world, and the way we view modern sculpture and art today, much of which was based on those classical Greek and Roman styles.

Sources: x x x x.

Bitchin.

Your linguistics lesson for the day.

Sat, 25 May 2013 02:03:26 -0400

Your linguistics lesson for the day.

lezbe-friends: piercingthesilence: A visual representation of...

Sat, 25 May 2013 01:32:52 -0400

lezbe-friends:

piercingthesilence:

A visual representation of realizing your gayness long after it’s obvious to others.

this^

section9: shitroughdrafts: Fast & Furious 6, by Chris...

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:17:10 -0400

section9:

shitroughdrafts:

Fast & Furious 6, by Chris Morgan. 2013.

Necessary? Abso-fucking-lutley.

Paget told me she wanted to slap you to death.: Silence of the Lambs - Feminism

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:43:08 -0400

Paget told me she wanted to slap you to death.: Silence of the Lambs - Feminism:

idontfindyouthatinteresting:

The very first shot of Silence of the Lambs is Clarice running on her own in the woods, our natural sense of films tells us that she is in danger, that she is the first victim when in fact this couldn’t be further from the truth. From the off we are forced to question our previous inclincations about film roles, this is something new.

This fact is reinforced so much in the film that the FBI allowed Demme to film in the actual BAU because they thought the film would be a campaign for more female applicants to the FBI.

In the lift, Starling is completely surrounded by men who are all a foot taller than her, this is a male dominated world, and the men can’t stop looking at her like shes not supposed to be there.

You view the world through Starling’s eyes, you see how men look at her, how Crawford, Chilton and Lecter all look at her.

There is another moment like the moment in the lift in the funeral home, with all the men stood around her. Crawford says that there is matter too explicit to talk about with Clarice there, Clarice pulls him up on this later, saying that those officers will look to him about how to act and that he has to be aware of this. Making a very clever statement directly to those in high ranking positions, positions people look up too.

We see men looking at Clarice, but when she is talking to Hannibal he is looking away, in the other direction. He just wants to know whats in her head, nothing more. He has a great deal of respect for her and is polite. She is an equal in every way.

When Clarice and her friend are talking we go from one close up shot to another, we see them both as they see eachother, equals. No objectification, no looking down or fragmentation of the female form. This is similar to how Clarice is viewed in Lecters eyes.

There’s a reason this is my favorite movie of all time.

dkyubey: oyveyzqueer: discoverynews: teamepiphany: Virtual...

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:41:30 -0400

dkyubey:

oyveyzqueer:

discoverynews:

teamepiphany:

Virtual supermarkets are popping up in subway stations in South Korea, where commuters can virtually shop for items while waiting for the train to come. Customers simply scan an item’s QR code using the free “Homeplus” app and can have it delivered to their doorstep before they even get home. Ranked as the 2nd most hard-working country in the world to Japan, South Korea is rewarding its workers with this timesaving gem.

Wow! I kinda love this idea.

I wonder if that’s an advertising schtick (for what, though, idk) or something actually common. maybe i’ll see it while i’m here!

It’s an advertisement. Homeplus is a big grocery store chain here in Korea and they’re basically using the subway ad space to put these up and then have people use their smartphone application.

HOOOOOOOOOOOOOLY FUCK THIS IS BRILLIANT

Photo

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:24:31 -0400

Hahaha. Go Yale!

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:20:08 -0400

Hahaha. Go Yale!

Doing an Arrested Development rewatch in anticipation of the new...

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:06:24 -0400

Doing an Arrested Development rewatch in anticipation of the new season and I’ve been busting out some seriously impressive dance moves (if I do say so myself) to this gem from “Spring Breakout”. Too bad you can only find a :30 second clip of it.

Adding “fluent in Elvish” to my resume.

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:04:15 -0400

Adding “fluent in Elvish” to my resume.

dailypine: Chris Pine → Leaving Jimmy Kimmel Studio 2013...

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:02:14 -0400

dailypine:

Chris Pine → Leaving Jimmy Kimmel Studio 2013 [SOURCE]

sans soleil (chris marker, 1983)

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:51:46 -0400

sans soleil (chris marker, 1983)

wtfbadromancecovers: Gay shape-shifting cuttlefish erotica. For...

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:49:26 -0400

wtfbadromancecovers:

Gay shape-shifting cuttlefish erotica. For all your gay shape-shifting cuttlefish erotic needs.

About time.

mondoleon: guten tag

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:48:04 -0400

mondoleon:

guten tag

thescienceofjohnlock: damntimcurrywhyyousodistracting: On the...

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:45:24 -0400

thescienceofjohnlock:

damntimcurrywhyyousodistracting:

On the 16th of June 1973 The Rocky Horror Show began previews in the Royal Court Theatre Upstairs, London. They held their official, thunder ridden, opening night on the 19th of June 1973.

2013 marks the 40th Anniversary of this incredible production and I want to share some Frankie love here on Tumblr in a tribute to ‘the man who began it’ - Dammit. Well one of them. The one who stormed that stage forty years ago with such style and perfection that we’re sitting here forty years later, still talking about that tiny little production which by rights should have disappeared into the zeitgeist after the originally intended three week run.

So, Tumblr, can we get 4711 notes by 19th June?

If we do it.

I will post a rare - never before seen - photo from the original Theatre Upstairs production.

Well. How nice.

Fuck yeah

"Rocky Horror Picture Show star Tim Curry is recovering at home following a major stroke, according..."

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:29:44 -0400

“

Rocky Horror Picture Show star Tim Curry is recovering at home following a major stroke, according to reports.

The British actor, 67, who lives in Hollywood , is said to be “doing great” following his collapse.

”

- Rocky Horror star Tim Curry ‘suffers major stroke’ | The Independent

(h/t larhunter)
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garlock: Creedence Clearwater Revival dining at Taco Bell in...

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:20:55 -0400

garlock:

Creedence Clearwater Revival dining at Taco Bell in 1969

Touring hasn’t changed in 44 years.

The most important thing about this is that Taco Bell used to have a chili burger.

Favorite John Hughes movie

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:18:29 -0400

Favorite John Hughes movie

buzzfeedrewind: Just a few of the best jokes from the Austin...

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:11:14 -0400

buzzfeedrewind:

Just a few of the best jokes from the Austin Powers trilogy

fuckyeahpikacha: idgaf about the mother, I want to know what...

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:17:13 -0400

fuckyeahpikacha:

idgaf about the mother, I want to know what Barney reallydoes