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Marble Extractivism and “Art-Washing”: Building Alliances in Massa-Carrara, Italy
T he marble extraction basin of the Province of Massa-Carrara in Italy is known for being a symbol of history, art and culture. It is the place from which Michelangelo obtained the raw material ...
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Here's Why Calacatta Marble From Italy Is So Expensive
An curved arrow pointing right. Michelangelo's famous "David" sculpture was carved out of marble. The iconic material has been used for centuries by artists and designers alike. And calacatta is ...
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A Roman Statue of Athena Is Unveiled at Wrightwood 659 Ahead of ‘Myth and Marble’ at the Art Institute of Chicago
Courtesy the Halsted A&A Foundation The statue’s presentation at Wrightwood 659 sets the stage for “Myth and Marble: Ancient Roman Sculpture from the Torlonia Collection,” a highly ...
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A 2,000-year-old statue is found abandoned in a garbage bag in Greece
THESSALONIKI, Greece — A marble statue of a woman believed to be ... between 320 and 30 B.C. that was marked by a flourishing of art and culture following the conquests of Alexander the Great.