December
11
/ 2019
The Elgin or Parthenon Marbles are among the most controversial artworks in the world. 19 th century plaster casts of the sculptures have been analyzed using 3D images and have revealed new details about the works. This is helping researchers to better understand and appreciate some of the greatest art produced in the classical period. The Elgin Marbles are a collection of sculptures and friezes that date from 5 th century BC, Athens, and were once a symbol of the power and culture of the city. They were removed from the Acropolis in Athens by Elgin, a British aristocrat, and taken to London in 1802. They have remained in the British Museum and since the 19 th century the Greek
