How Romans made marble statues 'real'

The latest scientific techniques suggest that marble statues in the ancient world were not as monochromatic as we may imagine.

06 September 2012

3 minutes

This clip is from

Treasures of Ancient Rome—Series 1, Warts 'n' All

Intro to Warts 'n' All
Duration: 02:34

Alastair Sooke explores Roman heritage in Libya—Series 1, The Empire Strikes Back
Duration: 03:31
Alastair Sooke visits the caves at Sperlonga—Series 1, Pomp and Perversion
Duration: 02:04
Intro to Warts 'n' All—Series 1, Warts 'n' All
Duration: 02:34