ScienceThe case against the Parthenon’s architectural illusions
New Scientist says optical illusions thought to have influenced the ancient Greek temple’s design lack evidence or are too small to have an effect.
TLDR
New Scientist describes the Parthenon’s architectural illusions as a “myth.” It reports that the optical illusions thought to have influenced the temple’s design are either unsupported by evidence or too small to have an effect.
The case against the Parthenon’s architectural illusions
New Scientist says optical illusions thought to have influenced the ancient Greek temple’s design lack evidence or are too small to have an effect.
TLDR
New Scientist describes the Parthenon’s architectural illusions as a “myth.” It reports that the optical illusions thought to have influenced the temple’s design are either unsupported by evidence or too small to have an effect.
