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Yes, ancient Greeks painted their sculptures in vivid,, bright colors
, a technique known as polychromy. Far from the pure white marble often seen in museums today, these statues were designed to look lifelike and were covered in vibrant pigments, including clothing, hair, and skin tones.
Key facts about painted Greek sculptures:

Original Appearance: Statues were richly adorned with bright colors, such as reds, yellows, blues, and golds.
Evidence: Modern scientific techniques, including ultraviolet light, chemical analysis, and X-ray fluorescence, have revealed traces of paint on many marble and bronze sculptures.
Lifelike Intent: The goal was to make statues of gods and heroes look as realistic as possible, sometimes enhanced with accessories like metal jewelry, floral wreaths, and even paint.
Why They Look White Now: Over centuries, the pigments faded due to weathering, leaving behind the white stone, which influenced the misconception during the Renaissance that they were originally unpainted.
Examples: Famous, fully painted reconstructions based on, for example, the archer statue from the Temple of Aphaia, have shown intricate, patterned clothing.