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Elgin marbles

Elgin Marbles

The Parthenon Marbles, also known as the Elgin Marbles, is a collection of classical Greek marble sculptures, inscriptions and architectural members that originally were part of the Parthenon and other buildings on the Acropolis of Athens. Thomas Bruce, the 7th Earl of Elgin obtained a controversial permit from the Ottoman authorities to remove pieces from the Parthenon while serving as the British ambassador to the Ottoman Empire from 1799 to 1803. From 1801 to 1812, Elgin's agents removed about half of the surviving sculptures of the Parthenon, as well as architectural members and sculpture from the Propylaea and Erechtheum. The Marbles were transported by sea to Britain. In Britain, the acquisition of the collection was supported by some, while some critics compared Elgin's actions to vandalism or looting. Following a public debate in Parliament and the subsequent exoneration of Elgin's actions, the marbles were purchased by the British government in 1816 and placed on display in the British Museum, where they stand now on view in the purpose-built Duveen Gallery.

Definition of Elgin marbles in the English dictionary

The definition of Elgin marbles in the dictionary is a group of 5th-century bc Greek sculptures originally decorating the Parthenon in Athens, brought to England by Thomas Bruce, seventh Earl of Elgin, and now at the British Museum.

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Translator English - Chinese

埃尔金大理石雕
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

mármoles de Elgin
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Elgin marbles
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Translator English - Hindi

एल्गिन पत्थर
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Translator English - Arabic

الرخام الجين
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Translator English - Russian

Элгин мрамора
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

mármores de Elgin
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Translator English - Bengali

এলগিন মার্বেল
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Translator English - French

marbres d´Elgin
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Elgin marbles
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Elgin Marbles
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Translator English - Japanese

エルジンビー玉
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Translator English - Korean

엘진 대리석
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Translator English - Javanese

Elgin kelereng
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Elgin bi
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Translator English - Tamil

எல்ஜின் பளிங்கு
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Translator English - Marathi

एल्ग्नी कार्बेल्स
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Translator English - Turkish

Elgin mermeri
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Translator English - Italian

marmi di Elgin
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marmury Elgin
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Translator English - Ukrainian

Елгін мармуру
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marmura Elgin
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Translator English - Greek

Elgin μάρμαρα
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Translator English - Afrikaans

Elgin albasters
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Translator English - Swedish

Elgin kulor
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Translator English - Norwegian

Elgin klinkekuler
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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ELGIN MARBLES»

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The Elgin Marbles: Should They be Returned to Greece?
The Elgin Marbles, designed and executed by Phidias to adorn the Parthenon, are some of the most beautiful sculptures of ancient Greece.
‎1997
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Thinking about the Elgin Marbles: Critical Essays on ...
The new edition of this insightful work begins with a critical reexamination of the rival Greek and British claims to the Elgin Marbles.
John Henry Merryman, 2009
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On the Elgin Marbles
The Elgin Marbles, brought to England from Athens in 1806, are the subject of three of Hazlitt's most famous and enduring essays: "On the Elgin Marbles," "On the Elgin Marbles: The Illisus," and "Prose Style and the Elgin Marbles.
William Hazlitt, 2008
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Imperial Spoils: The Curious Case of the Elgin Marbles
Traces the history of the Parthenon, explains how and why its sculptures and friezes were taken to Britain, and discusses the arguments for returning them
Christopher Hitchens, 1988
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Lord Elgin and the Marbles: [the Controversial History of ...
Based on a detailed study of both original records and recent discoveries, Lord Elgin and the Marbles is the authoritative historical account of the extraordinary circumstances in which the Elgin Marbles were acquired, of the tremendous ...
William St. Clair, 1998
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Mistress of the Elgin Marbles: A Biography of Mary Nisbet, ...
But all of her accomplishments would be overshadowed, however, by her scandalous divorce. Drawing from Mary's own letters, scholar Susan Nagel tells Mary's enthralling, inspiring, and suspenseful story in vibrant detail.
Susan Nagel, 2010
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The Parthenon Marbles: The Case for Reunification
With the opening of the New Acropolis Museum in Athens, bestselling author Christopher Hitchens states the case for reunification.
Christopher Hitchens, 2008
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Who Owns the Past?: Cultural Policy, Cultural Property, and ...
THE ELGIN MARBLES A Summary KATE FITZ GIBBON But most the modern Pict's ignoble boast. To rive what Goth, and Turk, and Time hath spared — - LORD BYRON, CHILDE HAROLD'S PILGRIMAGE' BETWEEN 1801 AND 1812, Thomas ...
Kate Fitz Gibbon, 2005
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Imperialism, Art and Restitution
5 whither the elgin marbles? John Henry Merryman1 In 1985 I published an article entitled “Thinking about the Elgin Marbles”2 in which, at perhaps unnecessary length, I examined the legality and morality of Lord Elgin's acquisition of a ...
John Henry Merryman, 2006
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The Idea of Cultural Heritage
42 See also William St. Clair, Lord Elgin and the Marbles (Oxford: Oxford University Press, revised ed, 1983); B.F. Cook, The Elgin Marbles (London: British Museum, 1984); John Henry Merryman, 'Thinking about the Elgin Marbles' , (1985) 83 ...
Derek Gillman, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ELGIN MARBLES»

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Could this be 1934 all over again, a summer of British sporting …
Forget about the Elgin Marbles: this would be a more lucrative and just way to acknowledge our historic debt to these great civilisations, without ... «New Statesman, Jul 15»
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The Sad Story Behind Egypt's Ugly Nefertiti Statue
Last week, Elgin marbles protesters gathered at the British Museum in London bearing banners with the text “No More Looting.” The museum's ... «Newsweek, Jul 15»
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Post-Referendum: Indecision Will Increase Volatility This Week
Perhaps Greece should consider selling off some of its assets to pay of its creditors, and we can add these to the Elgin marbles. What is ... «Investing.com, Jul 15»
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Fears over Greece demanding back the Elgin marbles grew during …
A visit by the fiery Greek culture minister Melina Mercouri prompted alarm among officials, with fears she would demand the return of the Elgin ... «Western Daily Press, Jul 15»
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Elgin marbles targeted in Greek solidarity protest in British Museum
Many see the statues as a symbol of how northern Europe 'looted' Greek wealth in the past, and protestors claim that the enormous ... «The Economic Voice, Jul 15»
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From the archive, 4 July 1996: Stone of Scone going home after 700 …
... imperial heyday, notably the Elgin Marbles. The stone is the property of the Queen and is simply being removed from one part of her kingdom ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
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Another country: Moving Hong Kong to Northern Ireland? Why not?
... whose primary endeavour was to secure the return of the Elgin Marbles. Sadly there appears to be no record of any intervention by Professor ... «The Independent, Jul 15»
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Isis are barbarians – but the Caliphate is an ancient Muslim ideal
... should have the Elgin Marbles back, to the late Shah of Iran's hope that he could restore the glories of the ancient Achaemenid empire, to the ... «The Independent, Jul 15»
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Britain signs convention on protecting treasures in war zones
It's though that one reason why Britain has not so far signed the convention is fear of being asked to return the so-called Elgin marbles to ... «The Guardian, Jun 15»
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Amal Clooney, the Elgin Marbles and the bitter legacy of empire
For more than 200 years, the Elgin Marbles have been as controversial as they have been coveted. They were removed from Greece at the ... «Washington Post, May 15»

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