The Sculptures of the Parthenon
Mon, 20 Mar
|Coffs Harbour
or How Lord Elgin Gained and Lost His Marbles
Time & Location
20 Mar 2023, 6:00 pm – 7:40 pm
Coffs Harbour, 1 John Champion Way, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450, Australia
About the event
The Sculptures of the Parthenon or How Lord Elgin Gained and Lost His Marbles
Lecturer: Alan Read (UK)
In the two centuries since they were removed from the Parthenon by Lord Elgin, the meaning and significance of the ‘Elgin marbles’ has changed dramatically. From architectural decoration to disputed cultural objects.
This lecture looks at the response to them over their time in Britain, from the original controversy over their purchase to the current debate surrounding the restitution of the marbles to the new Acropolis Museum in Athens.
A light supper will be provided after the lecture.
Schedule
1 hour 50 minutesThe sculptures of the Parthenon or How Lord Elgin Gained and Lost His Marbles
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