490 B.C. archer (at the Parthenon in Athens) testifies to German archaeologist Vinzenz Brinkmann’s painstaking research into the ancient sculpture’s colors. The original statue came from the ...

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 ...

Architectural evidence and historic record, including reference to the Parthenon's 40-foot-high, gold-and-ivory statue of Athena, essentially confirm the building's original function as a temple.

On arriving in Athens, the first sight these young tourists would look for was the Acropolis and its crowning glory: the pillared Parthenon ... by Granger/Album; Color: Santi Pérez.

Evan Hadingham A crane lowers one of the massive upper lintel (or architrave) stones from its original position on the Parthenon's upper structure so it can undergo further repairs. Evan Hadingham ...

Participants at the conference underscored the importance of restoring the Parthenon Sculptures to their original context, emphasizing that their separation diminishes their cultural and emotional ...