The Caryatids in the New Acropolis Museum: Out of Sight, Out of Light, Out of Mind
This paper argues that the display of the iconic Caryatids in the New Acropolis Museum has been seriously compromised by the overriding desire amongst Greek politicians and heritage professionals to use the museum to reinforce their long-standing request for the return of the Parthenon Marbles. In d...
Main Author: | James M Beresford |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Ubiquity Press
2016-07-01
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Series: | Journal of Conservation and Museum Studies |
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Online Access: | http://www.jcms-journal.com/articles/130 |
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