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Why We See What We See

10/15/2007

Did the Romans cut off their noses to spite their faces? Well, not really, but their sculptures are definitely noseless. Time is rough on antiquities, whether it is earthquakes, erosion, theft, or a new emperor lopping the head off a statue and replacing it with his own. In the world of ancient art, see how time changes everything!

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