New Scientist

The Parthenon’s architectural illusions are a myth

The Parthenon’s architectural illusions are a mythWorldPing

Optical illusions thought to have influenced the design of the Parthenon in ancient Greece are not backed up by evidence or are too small to have an effect…

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Study challenges belief that temple’s curves were designed to correct optical illusions that would have ruined its clean lines A mathematician has uncovered what may be one of the longest-running myths in history after studying optical illusions and…

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