David Rudenstine Takes a New, Close Look at the Centuries-Old Debate over the Parthenon Sculptures

Authors

• Thomas R. Kline, Cultural Heritage Partners, PLLC
• Olga Symeonoglou, Cultural Heritage Partners, PLLC

Abstract

David Rudenstine challenges the British Museum's claim that Lord Elgin had permission to remove the Parthenon Sculptures, arguing that historical evidence, including discrepancies in key documents, undermines this claim. He posits that the lack of valid permission and evolving attitudes towards cultural restitution strengthen the case for returning the sculptures to Greece.

Disciplines

Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law | Law

Recommended Citation

Thomas R. Kline & Olga Symeonoglou, David Rudenstine Takes a New, Close Look at the Centuries-Old Debate over the Parthenon Sculptures, 39 Cardozo Arts & Ent. L.J. 527 (2021).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cardozoaelj/vol39/iss4/6