September 5, 2014
The Elgin Marbles – Looted or Rescued?
A lecture by Alan Read at the Dulwich Picture Gallery (with a somewhat controversial choice of title) looks at how the significance of the Parthenon Marbles has changed over time.
From:
Dulwich Picture Gallery
The Elgin Marbles: looted or rescued?
The Parthenon sculptures have been the subject of controversy since their creation 2,500 years ago. How did a Scottish aristocrat acquire the very best of them, and how did the British Museum buy them in 1816? This lecture celebrates their magnificence, and examines how their significance has changed, from decorations on an ancient temple to disputed cultural objects in the present day. Lecturer: Alan Read
Date: 18 November 2014, 7pm
Price: £12 / £10 Friends (includes a glass of wine)