Agrigento
Itinerary B
Touch

[3]Creating warmth with a chisel

The refined drapes of the togati statues are the first element we notice.
There is an apparent sensation of soft wool or cotton togas, delicate to the touch while supporting a body in movement.
In reality, they were carved into blocks of white marble, which is smooth and cold to the touch: the unknown sculptor of these works masterfully transformed a block of stone into a soft robe.
Creare calore con uno scalpello