The dispute over ownership of the famous Elgin Marbles, which once graced the Parthenon and now reside at the British Museum, continues with no end in sight. Ruth Nelson will take a closer look at the Parthenon and its sculptural program, and how the British came to claim these sculptures as their own. She will also examine how these works set western art standards for generations. The question remains, was Lord Elgin rescuing the sculptures, or was he stealing them? As pressure mounts for repatriation, learn why time is not on Britain’s side.
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