The Guardian

UK mathematician debunks myth around Parthenon’s optical illusions

UK mathematician debunks myth around Parthenon’s optical illusionsWorldPing

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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The Parthenon’s architectural illusions are a myth

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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