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See the Vatican's Magnificent Marble Statue of the Greek God Apollo Restored to Its Former Glory
The Vatican’s famous Apollo Belvedere—a marble statue of the Greek god of archery ... Sabrina Zappia, president of the Italian and International Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums ...
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Restoring Milan's Duomo, one statue at a time
In a workshop in the Milan suburbs, sculptor Giovanni Calderino completes his latest project -- a battered statue from the top of the Italian ... wearing a tunic, the marble statue has adorned ...
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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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The cultural fight over Michelangelo's David
Michelangelo's David is among the most famous pieces of Renaissance ... Press describes how Italian cultural curators are becoming worried that the "marble statue's religious and political ...