Alabaster
The meaning of the word Alabaster is: a smooth, white, and often translucent hard material that is typically carved
Her smooth, white skin resembled alabaster sculptures.
published by Estefana on 2021-11-02 19:47:53
Historians originally thought Michelangelo carved his sculptures from alabaster because of their brilliant white color and smooth texture.
published by Eliz on 2021-09-25 11:33:47
Famous structures like the Egyptian pyramids and the Sphinx are made of a combination of hard, translucent minerals like alabaster.
published by Roxanna on 2021-03-20 00:04:55
Tombs of ancient Roman warriors were made from large slabs of alabaster because the soft material was both sturdy and easy to carve.
published by Elda on 2021-09-12 21:41:24
Archaeologists thought the vase was made of harsh stone but after careful cleaning it was revealed to be the smooth, white of alabaster.
published by Lin on 2021-06-10 07:05:00