The Colours of Antiquity

91 min

Available from 07/03/2026

For centuries, it was assumed that Greek art and architecture was created in pure white marble. But tiny traces of colour can be found on temples and statues from ancient Greece. Using the latest technology and experimental reconstructions, researchers are bringing back the bright pigments of the Parthenon, Delphi and Knossos and revealing a colourful antiquity full of life, expressiveness and surprising colourations.

Director

Olivier Lemaître

Country

  • Germany

  • France

Year

2025

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