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Spectacular Room Decorated With Trojan War Characters Discovered In Pompeii

Fresco representing (left) the two lovers Helen and Paris, who are the cause of the Trojan war and (right) Apollo and Cassandra (daughter of Priam, king of Troy), on a wall of a spectacular banqueting room with elegant black walls, decorated with mythological characters and subjects inspired by the Trojan War, recently brought to light during the excavations currently underway at Pompeii, Italy on April 2024 and now completely visible in all its splendour. The room is about fifteen metres long and six metres wide and opens onto a courtyard that seems to be an unroofed access room with a long undecorated staircase leading up to the first floor. The walls were painted black to prevent the smoke from the oil lamps being seen on the walls. The frequent presence of mythological figures in the paintings of living rooms and dining rooms of Roman houses had the explicit social function of entertaining guests and table companions, providing talking points for conversations and reflections on life. The dominant theme s

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Spectacular Room Decorated With Trojan War Characters Discovered In Pompeii

Fresco representing Apollo and Cassandra on a wall of a spectacular banqueting room with elegant black walls, decorated with mythological characters and subjects inspired by the Trojan War, recently brought to light during the excavations currently underway at Pompeii, Italy on April 2024 and now completely visible in all its splendour. Cassandra was the daughter of Priam the king of Troy, she could see the future but no one believed her. Apollo sided with the Trojans against the Greek invaders, but being a god, could not ensure victory. The room is about fifteen metres long and six metres wide and opens onto a courtyard that seems to be an unroofed access room with a long undecorated staircase leading up to the first floor. The walls were painted black to prevent the smoke from the oil lamps being seen on the walls. The frequent presence of mythological figures in the paintings of living rooms and dining rooms of Roman houses had the explicit social function of entertaining guests and table companions, provi

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Spectacular Room Decorated With Trojan War Characters Discovered In Pompeii

Fresco representing (left) the two lovers Helen and Paris, who are the cause of the Trojan war, on a wall of a spectacular banqueting room with elegant black walls, decorated with mythological characters and subjects inspired by the Trojan War, recently brought to light during the excavations currently underway at Pompeii, Italy on April 2024 and now completely visible in all its splendour. The room is about fifteen metres long and six metres wide and opens onto a courtyard that seems to be an unroofed access room with a long undecorated staircase leading up to the first floor. The walls were painted black to prevent the smoke from the oil lamps being seen on the walls. The frequent presence of mythological figures in the paintings of living rooms and dining rooms of Roman houses had the explicit social function of entertaining guests and table companions, providing talking points for conversations and reflections on life. The dominant theme seems to be that of heroism, shown by the depictions of pairs of her

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Spectacular Room Decorated With Trojan War Characters Discovered In Pompeii

Fresco representing Apollo and Cassandra on a wall of a spectacular banqueting room with elegant black walls, decorated with mythological characters and subjects inspired by the Trojan War, recently brought to light during the excavations currently underway at Pompeii, Italy on April 2024 and now completely visible in all its splendour. Cassandra was the daughter of Priam the king of Troy, she could see the future but no one believed her. Apollo sided with the Trojans against the Greek invaders, but being a god, could not ensure victory. The room is about fifteen metres long and six metres wide and opens onto a courtyard that seems to be an unroofed access room with a long undecorated staircase leading up to the first floor. The walls were painted black to prevent the smoke from the oil lamps being seen on the walls. The frequent presence of mythological figures in the paintings of living rooms and dining rooms of Roman houses had the explicit social function of entertaining guests and table companions, provi

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Spectacular Room Decorated With Trojan War Characters Discovered In Pompeii

A spectacular banqueting room with elegant black walls, decorated with mythological characters and subjects inspired by the Trojan War, has recently been brought to light during the excavations currently underway at Pompeii, Italy on April 2024 and is now completely visible in all its splendour. The room is about fifteen metres long and six metres wide and opens onto a courtyard that seems to be an unroofed access room with a long undecorated staircase leading up to the first floor. The walls were painted black to prevent the smoke from the oil lamps being seen on the walls. The frequent presence of mythological figures in the paintings of living rooms and dining rooms of Roman houses had the explicit social function of entertaining guests and table companions, providing talking points for conversations and reflections on life. The dominant theme seems to be that of heroism, shown by the depictions of pairs of heroes and deities involved in the Trojan War, but also of fate and, at the same time, of the possib

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Spectacular Room Decorated With Trojan War Characters Discovered In Pompeii

Fresco representing Jupiter’s lover Leda and the swan on a wall of a spectacular banqueting room with elegant black walls, decorated with mythological characters and subjects inspired by the Trojan War, recently brought to light during the excavations currently underway at Pompeii, Italy on April 2024 and now completely visible in all its splendour. The room is about fifteen metres long and six metres wide and opens onto a courtyard that seems to be an unroofed access room with a long undecorated staircase leading up to the first floor. The walls were painted black to prevent the smoke from the oil lamps being seen on the walls. The frequent presence of mythological figures in the paintings of living rooms and dining rooms of Roman houses had the explicit social function of entertaining guests and table companions, providing talking points for conversations and reflections on life. The dominant theme seems to be that of heroism, shown by the depictions of pairs of heroes and deities involved in the Trojan War

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Spectacular Room Decorated With Trojan War Characters Discovered In Pompeii

Fresco representing the two lovers Helen and Paris, who are the cause of the Trojan war, on a wall of a spectacular banqueting room with elegant black walls, decorated with mythological characters and subjects inspired by the Trojan War, recently brought to light during the excavations currently underway at Pompeii, Italy on April 2024 and now completely visible in all its splendour. The room is about fifteen metres long and six metres wide and opens onto a courtyard that seems to be an unroofed access room with a long undecorated staircase leading up to the first floor. The walls were painted black to prevent the smoke from the oil lamps being seen on the walls. The frequent presence of mythological figures in the paintings of living rooms and dining rooms of Roman houses had the explicit social function of entertaining guests and table companions, providing talking points for conversations and reflections on life. The dominant theme seems to be that of heroism, shown by the depictions of pairs of heroes and

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Spectacular Room Decorated With Trojan War Characters Discovered In Pompeii

Fresco representing Apollo on a wall of a spectacular banqueting room with elegant black walls, decorated with mythological characters and subjects inspired by the Trojan War, recently brought to light during the excavations currently underway at Pompeii, Italy on April 2024 and now completely visible in all its splendour. Apollo sided with the Trojans against the Greek invaders, but being a god, could not ensure victory. The room is about fifteen metres long and six metres wide and opens onto a courtyard that seems to be an unroofed access room with a long undecorated staircase leading up to the first floor. The walls were painted black to prevent the smoke from the oil lamps being seen on the walls. The frequent presence of mythological figures in the paintings of living rooms and dining rooms of Roman houses had the explicit social function of entertaining guests and table companions, providing talking points for conversations and reflections on life. The dominant theme seems to be that of heroism, shown b

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Spectacular Room Decorated With Trojan War Characters Discovered In Pompeii

Fresco representing Jupiter’s lover Leda and the swan on a wall of a spectacular banqueting room with elegant black walls, decorated with mythological characters and subjects inspired by the Trojan War, recently brought to light during the excavations currently underway at Pompeii, Italy on April 2024 and now completely visible in all its splendour. The room is about fifteen metres long and six metres wide and opens onto a courtyard that seems to be an unroofed access room with a long undecorated staircase leading up to the first floor. The walls were painted black to prevent the smoke from the oil lamps being seen on the walls. The frequent presence of mythological figures in the paintings of living rooms and dining rooms of Roman houses had the explicit social function of entertaining guests and table companions, providing talking points for conversations and reflections on life. The dominant theme seems to be that of heroism, shown by the depictions of pairs of heroes and deities involved in the Trojan War

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Spectacular Room Decorated With Trojan War Characters Discovered In Pompeii

Fresco representing the two lovers Helen and Paris, who are the cause of the Trojan war, on a wall of a spectacular banqueting room with elegant black walls, decorated with mythological characters and subjects inspired by the Trojan War, recently brought to light during the excavations currently underway at Pompeii, Italy on April 2024 and now completely visible in all its splendour. The room is about fifteen metres long and six metres wide and opens onto a courtyard that seems to be an unroofed access room with a long undecorated staircase leading up to the first floor. The walls were painted black to prevent the smoke from the oil lamps being seen on the walls. The frequent presence of mythological figures in the paintings of living rooms and dining rooms of Roman houses had the explicit social function of entertaining guests and table companions, providing talking points for conversations and reflections on life. The dominant theme seems to be that of heroism, shown by the depictions of pairs of heroes and

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Spectacular Room Decorated With Trojan War Characters Discovered In Pompeii

Fresco representing Cassandra on a wall of a spectacular banqueting room with elegant black walls, decorated with mythological characters and subjects inspired by the Trojan War, recently brought to light during the excavations currently underway at Pompeii, Italy on April 2024 and now completely visible in all its splendour. Cassandra was the daughter of Priam the king of Troy, she could see the future but no one believed her. The room is about fifteen metres long and six metres wide and opens onto a courtyard that seems to be an unroofed access room with a long undecorated staircase leading up to the first floor. The walls were painted black to prevent the smoke from the oil lamps being seen on the walls. The frequent presence of mythological figures in the paintings of living rooms and dining rooms of Roman houses had the explicit social function of entertaining guests and table companions, providing talking points for conversations and reflections on life. The dominant theme seems to be that of heroism, s

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Dutch capital hosts 17th Affordable Art Fair

STORY: Dutch capital hosts 17th Affordable Art Fair SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 1, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: Amsterdam CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 17th Affordable Art Fair STORYLINE: The 17th Affordable Art Fair, an international contemporary art event, opened on Wednesday in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, showcasing more than 1,000 contemporary artworks from over 70 Dutch and international galleries. The five-day art fair took place in Amsterdam's iconic Kromhouthal, a converted industrial site on the banks of the River IJ. The venue itself offers a striking contrast between the city's industrial past and its contemporary cultural spirit. This year, the Affordable Art Fair in Amsterdam puts Spain in the spotlight and brings together six Spanish galleries. The annual event is known for its commitment to making art accessible to a wide audience, one of the hallmarks of the Affordable Art Fair. From stunning paintings to intricate sculptures to innovative digit

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Somali boy's peaceful dream takes flight on China's space station

STORY: Somali boy's peaceful dream takes flight on China's space station DATELINE: Sept. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:51 LOCATION: Mogadishu CATEGORY: CULTURE/SCIENCE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the award ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): OMAR MOHAMUD, Kawkib Mohamud's father 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): FEI SHENGCHAO, Chinese Ambassador to Somalia 4. various of paintings STORYLINE: The Chinese Embassy in Somalia on Wednesday awarded a six-year-old Somali boy whose painting was among the top 10 winners of the "My Dream" painting competition. The competition was co-hosted by the secretariat of the Chinese Follow-up Committee of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, the China Manned Space Engineering Office, and the Chinese missions in Africa. The Somali boy, Kawkib Mohamud, won the first prize with his dove-themed painting, which is one of 10 paintings that was exhibited at China's Tiangong space station by the Shenzhou-16 taikonauts who are currently on a five-month exploration mission. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): OMAR

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-MUSEUM-EXHIBITION (CN)

(230714) -- SHANGHAI, July 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors take photos of the painting "Venus and Cupid" by Peter Paul Rubens during the exhibition "The Greats of Six Centuries: Masterpieces from the Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza" at the Museum of Art Pudong (MAP) in east China's Shanghai July 13, 2023. The exhibition, featuring a selection of 70 paintings spanning six centuries, opened to the public at MAP on June 22, 2023 and will last till Nov. 12 this year. (Xinhua/Xin Mengchen)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-MUSEUM-EXHIBITION (CN)

(230714) -- SHANGHAI, July 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 13, 2023 shows the painting "Portrait of a Man" by Bernhard Strigel at the exhibition "The Greats of Six Centuries: Masterpieces from the Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza" at the Museum of Art Pudong (MAP) in east China's Shanghai. The exhibition, featuring a selection of 70 paintings spanning six centuries, opened to the public at MAP on June 22, 2023 and will last till Nov. 12 this year. (Xinhua/Xin Mengchen)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-MUSEUM-EXHIBITION (CN)

(230714) -- SHANGHAI, July 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors view paintings at the exhibition "The Greats of Six Centuries: Masterpieces from the Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza" at the Museum of Art Pudong (MAP) in east China's Shanghai July 13, 2023. The exhibition, featuring a selection of 70 paintings spanning six centuries, opened to the public at MAP on June 22, 2023 and will last till Nov. 12 this year. (Xinhua/Xin Mengchen)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-MUSEUM-EXHIBITION (CN)

(230714) -- SHANGHAI, July 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors view paintings at the exhibition "The Greats of Six Centuries: Masterpieces from the Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza" at the Museum of Art Pudong (MAP) in east China's Shanghai July 13, 2023. The exhibition, featuring a selection of 70 paintings spanning six centuries, opened to the public at MAP on June 22, 2023 and will last till Nov. 12 this year. (Xinhua/Xin Mengchen)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-MUSEUM-EXHIBITION (CN)

(230714) -- SHANGHAI, July 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors view paintings at the exhibition "The Greats of Six Centuries: Masterpieces from the Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza" at the Museum of Art Pudong (MAP) in east China's Shanghai July 13, 2023. The exhibition, featuring a selection of 70 paintings spanning six centuries, opened to the public at MAP on June 22, 2023 and will last till Nov. 12 this year. (Xinhua/Xin Mengchen)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-MUSEUM-EXHIBITION (CN)

(230714) -- SHANGHAI, July 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A visitor takes photos of the painting "The Stevedores in Arles" by Vincent van Gogh at the exhibition "The Greats of Six Centuries: Masterpieces from the Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza" at the Museum of Art Pudong (MAP) in east China's Shanghai July 13, 2023. The exhibition, featuring a selection of 70 paintings spanning six centuries, opened to the public at MAP on June 22, 2023 and will last till Nov. 12 this year. (Xinhua/Xin Mengchen)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-MUSEUM-EXHIBITION (CN)

(230714) -- SHANGHAI, July 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A visitor takes photos of the painting "The Grand Canal from San Vio, Venice" by Canaletto at the exhibition "The Greats of Six Centuries: Masterpieces from the Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza" at the Museum of Art Pudong (MAP) in east China's Shanghai July 13, 2023. The exhibition, featuring a selection of 70 paintings spanning six centuries, opened to the public at MAP on June 22, 2023 and will last till Nov. 12 this year. (Xinhua/Xin Mengchen)

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7 gangsters arrested over scam involving valueless paintings

TOKYO, Japan - Police arrested a senior gangster and six other gang members on Jan. 10 on suspicion of swindling money by selling valueless paintings (photographed at the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department) which they falsely claimed could be leased to hotels and other establishments. The suspects allegedly deceived the victims by claiming that they could obtain large fees from hotels and other establishments by leasing the works.

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As Greenspan's term ends, young artist's exhibit opens

NEW YORK, United States - Erin Crowe smiles at a reception in New York on Jan. 26 showcasing her portraits of U.S. Federal Reserve Board Chairman Alan Greenspan that capture the many expressions of the infamous American who spent 18 years running the economy. Greenspan is due to leave his office on Jan. 31. Although only a young girl when Greenspan took over as the Fed chair, the 25-year-old Erin, who studies for her master's at Goldsmiths College in England, has been focusing on him as a subject since entering six paintings at an art festival centering around the theme of the dollar sign.

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Chinese muralists decorate countryside with creativity, passion

STORY: Chinese muralists decorate countryside with creativity, passion DATELINE: May 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: KUNMING, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of murals 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LIU ZHICHENG, Mural artist STORYLINE: Liu Zhicheng, a 26-year-old painter, together with his partner Xu Fengkai, has been creating artworks on the walls of farmhouses in Xingyi Village, Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Liu has studied wall painting for about six years. In 2020, Liu and his partner began painting walls free of charge and full of love and passion. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LIU ZHICHENG, Mural artist "I started painting walls in villages when I lived in Tongliang District of Chongqing. Now I paint in Lijiang City of Yunnan Province, which is my hometown. When I paint on walls, I try to combine the environment with my paintings. I also borrow some highlights from 'China chic' and Chinese ink painting. I was in a period of teenage rebellion, and my family worried about me a

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Bullet train billed as running modern art museum to debut in spring

The operator of the Joetsu Shinkansen bullet train line unveils the exterior of a special train, adorned with images of fireworks taken by renowned photographer Mika Ninagawa, on Jan. 12, 2016, at JR Omiya Station, north of Tokyo. The Genbi (modern art) Shinkansen, a six-car train that displays modern art such as paintings and videos inside, will run between Echigo-Yuzawa and Niigata stations on the line mainly on the weekends and holidays from this spring. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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As Greenspan's term ends, young artist's exhibit opens

NEW YORK, United States - Erin Crowe smiles at a reception in New York on Jan. 26 showcasing her portraits of U.S. Federal Reserve Board Chairman Alan Greenspan that capture the many expressions of the infamous American who spent 18 years running the economy. Greenspan is due to leave his office on Jan. 31. Although only a young girl when Greenspan took over as the Fed chair, the 25-year-old Erin, who studies for her master's at Goldsmiths College in England, has been focusing on him as a subject since entering six paintings at an art festival centering around the theme of the dollar sign. (Kyodo)

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7 gangsters arrested over scam involving valueless paintings

TOKYO, Japan - Police arrested a senior gangster and six other gang members on Jan. 10 on suspicion of swindling money by selling valueless paintings (photographed at the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department) which they falsely claimed could be leased to hotels and other establishments. The suspects allegedly deceived the victims by claiming that they could obtain large fees from hotels and other establishments by leasing the works. (Kyodo)