The study of the traces of painted plaster from the Roman phases of the Paphos theatre by Professor Diana Wood Conroy is one of the most exciting aspects of the Paphos Theatre Archaeological Project. It gives a tantalising glimpse of how colourful antiquity must have been, as well as the creative expression on the walls of the theatre (an old building by the time of the application of the paint brush to the plastered surface of the parodoi in the Antonine phase).
That is why it is exciting to see splashes of colour on old walls now in Ktima Paphos as part of the Pafos2017 festivities. Street art is reflective of contemporary culture just as the designs on the theatre's wall reflected Roman tastes and styles. Some of the works exhibited in Paphos are extraordinary.
One can only wonder what future archaeologist will make of the faded traces of the painted walls of Paphos c. 2017.
That is why it is exciting to see splashes of colour on old walls now in Ktima Paphos as part of the Pafos2017 festivities. Street art is reflective of contemporary culture just as the designs on the theatre's wall reflected Roman tastes and styles. Some of the works exhibited in Paphos are extraordinary.
One can only wonder what future archaeologist will make of the faded traces of the painted walls of Paphos c. 2017.
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The Street Art Square Festival was part of Pafos2017 celebrations.
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