This ground-breaking book examines the dubious circumstances in
which the Elgin Marbles were removed from the Parthenon at the
beginning of the last century and also shows how decisively their
acquisition and display by the British Museum in London enhanced
the appreciation of Greek art all over Europe. There is a darker
side to this story however; using official records previously
withheld from the public the author reveals the irreparable damage
done to the Marbles in the 1930s while in the care of the Museum
and the subsequent attempts of the Museum authorities to cover up
the extent of the damage, revelations that are bound to add fuel to
the debate about whether the Marbles should be returned to Greece.
(Kirkus UK)
Ever since the sculptures from the Parthenon arrived in England at the beginning of the last century, they have caused controversy. 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 impact which they made on modern appreciation of Greek art, and of the bitter reaction of Napoleon, Byron, and many others to their appropriation.
In the last chapters of this book, William St. Clair now adds further fuel to the controversy by revealing for the first time some disturbing details about the treatment of the Marbles while in the British Museum's care, and of the British Museum's response to public concerns about this important cultural artefact.
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