This video is answering the question of were Greek statues always white.
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it
Greek statues were painted bright colors in the past, not always white. Scientists found paint remnants on them. Colors faded over time.
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Some activities you can do with your child now
- Ask your child to draw their own colorful version of a Greek statue. - Take a walk outside and look for colorful objects to paint, just like the Greek statues. - Play a game of guessing what colors different objects used to be, like the Greek statues. - Create a mini museum at home with colorful artwork, including your child's Greek statue drawing.
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Pretend play with your child
Game Name: "Colorful Discoveries" Instructions: Take turns being a statue and a scientist. As a statue, freeze in a pose and let the scientist (parent) use colored paper or paint to add bright colors to your "statue" to uncover its hidden beauty. Switch roles to keep exploring and painting different poses together.
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1 take away from the video for your child
Beauty comes in many colors. Just like Greek statues were once painted bright, remember that true beauty lies in diversity.