The Elgin Marbles Controversy

The Greek Government believes that the Elgin Marbles belong to the Parthenon and that therefore, they should reside in the Acropolis Museum. The Greeks have also pointed out that the marbles belong to the world as a reason for why it did not belong in the British Muesum. However, the British have stated that the Elgin marbles have now created "its own perch on society, having influenced neo-Classicism and Philhellensim." Britain has offered a loan of the Elgin Marbles in which Greece has countered that the British could have a loan of any art piece from the Museum if the Elgin Marbles were returned. Unsurprisingly, the proposal was turned down.



http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/24/arts/design/24abroad.html?pagewanted=all