A 75 m long part of the original 160 m parthenon frieze.
The elgin marbles controversy.
γλυπτά του παρθενώνα also known as the elgin marbles ˈ ɛ l ɡ ɪ n are a collection of classical greek marble sculptures made under the supervision of the architect and sculptor phidias and his assistants.
The costs of shipping the marbles were paid out of lord elgin s own pocket.
No matter what condition they are in and how they are being cared for they rightfully belong to the athenian people and should be returned to the parthenon.
Today much controversy surrounds the ownership elgin marbles both the british and greeks argue that each have legal and moral claim over the parliament s marble adornments.
It is the same with the elgin marbles.
In many ways the marbles are emblematic of the development of modern ideas of national heritage and global display which.
Yes without a doubt the elgin marbles should be returned back to the rightful owners greece.
The elgin marbles are a source of controversy between modern britain and greece it s a collection of stone pieces rescued removed from the ruins of the ancient greek parthenon in the nineteenth century and now in demand to be sent back from the british museum to greece.
A collection of stone objects sculptures inscriptions and architectural features acquired by lord elgin from the parthenon in athens between 1801 and 1805.
What are the elgin marbles.
The parthenon marbles greek.
He calculated he had spent a total of 74 000 in expenses and bribes more than a million dollars in today s money.
Curently the elgin marbles constitute one of the most important collections of the british museum.
Nicholas said 01 28 13 at 3 08 pm.