Table of Contents
- 1 Why the Parthenon Marbles should stay in Britain?
- 2 What might be England’s reasons for keeping the Elgin Marbles?
- 3 What is one reason why some believe the sculptures from the Parthenon should be repatriated to Greece?
- 4 Why won’t the British Museum return the Elgin Marbles?
- 5 Why are the Parthenon Marbles so important?
Why the Parthenon Marbles should stay in Britain?
The British Museum argues that the sculptures in their collection should remain in London because there’s nowhere to house them in Greece and that the Greek authorities can’t look after them.
What might be England’s reasons for keeping the Elgin Marbles?
The main argument often used to support the return of the marbles is the claim that their removal from Greece was illegal. At the time, Greece was under the control of the Ottoman Empire.
What is the controversy over the Parthenon Marbles?
The dispute about the Parthenon Marbles’ rightful owner is ongoing and includes the involvement of the highest-ranking officials from both sides. In an interview for a Greek newspaper in March, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson clearly said that the UK has no intention of returning the sculptures to Greece.
Why are the Parthenon Marbles important?
That they are the most prominent and symbolic link that modern Athens and modern Athenians have with the greatness of their ancient ancestors. The Parthenon Sculptures were made in Greece by Greeks to honour the glory of Greece. They represent the cultural identity of millions of people.
What is one reason why some believe the sculptures from the Parthenon should be repatriated to Greece?
Perhaps the most impassioned argument for the return of the Parthenon sculptures is that the pieces represent a vital and central part of Greek cultural heritage. That they are the most prominent and symbolic link that modern Athens and modern Athenians have with the greatness of their ancient ancestors.
Why won’t the British Museum return the Elgin Marbles?
Maintenance work at the British Museum and the pandemic have prevented the Parthenon marbles from being publicly viewed for almost a year. The Acropolis Museum, which was purpose-built to house the classical carvings at the foot of the monument in Athens, reopened in May.
Why is the Parthenon controversial?
Controversy. Ever since the marbles were brought to Britain, they have incited passionate debate. Statues from the East Pediment of the Parthenon, on display in the British Museum. A main issue of contention is whether Elgin’s actions were legal.
Why won’t the British Museum return the Elgin marbles?