Question

chapter 14 quiz: where do the sculptures...

where do the sculptures from the parthenon saved by lord elgin reside today?

multiple choice

• the british museum
• the metropolitan museum of art
• the louvre
• the museum of natural history
• the new acropolis museum

Explanation:

Identify the historical context

The question asks about the current location of the sculptures removed from the Parthenon in Athens by Thomas Bruce, the 7th Earl of Elgin, in the early 19th century. These sculptures are widely known as the "Elgin Marbles" or the Parthenon Marbles.

Trace the location of the sculptures

Lord Elgin removed these classical Greek marble sculptures from the Parthenon between 1801 and 1812. In 1816, they were purchased by the British Parliament and subsequently transferred to the national museum of the United Kingdom for public display.

Match with the options

The sculptures have been housed in The British Museum in London since 1817, where they remain a subject of international debate regarding repatriation to Greece.

• The British Museum: Correct.
• The Metropolitan Museum of Art: Located in New York; does not house these sculptures.
• The Louvre: Located in Paris; does not house the Elgin collection.
• The Museum of Natural History: Focuses on science and natural history, not classical Greek art.
• The New Acropolis Museum: Located in Athens; houses remaining Parthenon pieces and has built a gallery specifically designed to display the complete frieze should the Elgin Marbles be returned, but they do not reside there today.

Answer:

• The British Museum (Correct answer)
• The Metropolitan Museum of Art
• The Louvre
• The Museum of Natural History
• The New Acropolis Museum