7/14/2023 0 Comments Lose your marbles /crossword![]() ![]() Research by Dr Emma Payne, a specialist in classics and archaeological conservation based at King’s College London, shows that in 1802, when Elgin’s men made their casts, the sculptures of the west frieze of the Parthenon were in markedly better condition than they are today. Now analysis of those casts has revealed details that have since been lost on the original sculptures, casting fresh light on an almost forgotten technique that could reveal further insights about some of the most celebrated monuments in classical art. ![]() ![]() 3D models of a figure from the west frieze, coloured to highlight changes in surface texture.
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