Faint traces of the painting survive today. In 1687, when Venetian forces that were part of a Holy League against the Ottoman Empire raided Athens, the Ottomans converted the Parthenon into an ...

The Parthenon marbles have become the most visible ... 1817: The First Elgin RoomThis 1819 painting by Archibald Archer depicts the exhibition of the marbles in their first, temporary space ...

Manolis Korres and his colleagues could have chosen to approximate the Parthenon's original state, adorning it with sculptures and friezes, and painting it in vivid colors. Instead, they decided ...

But in the 21st century, the Elgin Marbles, as they've long been known, are famous less as art objects than as objects of political controversy. For most people today, the Parthenon sculptures in ...

Parthenon sculptures of Ancient Greece, fragments which are collectively known as the Parthenon Marbles at the British Museum. Photo: Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images. A spokesperson for the ...

Although Nashville's Parthenon was only meant to be temporary ... found in the original structure as well as an impressive art collection. Travelers praise the well-kept grounds, peaceful ...

But in the 21st century, the Elgin Marbles, as they've long been known, are famous less as art objects than as objects of political controversy. For most people today, the Parthenon sculptures in ...

The proposed deal would involve a cultural exchange, with Greece receiving the sculptures back for display alongside existing Parthenon pieces in Athens, while the UK would host major Greek art ...

The Parthenon Sculptures "belong here in the UK" and should not be returned to Greece, the culture secretary has insisted. The ancient artworks, better known in the UK as the Elgin Marbles ...

A deal that could see the Parthenon Sculptures returned to Greece is "close", a former adviser to the country's government has told the BBC. Prof Irene Stamatoudi said it "seems negotiations have ...

Andrew Wilson argues that more people will see the marbles if they remain in London than if they are transferred to Greece.