By Eliza Popova
Subscribe to not miss the latest and most intrusive news from the world of science! The study, published in the British School in Athens, concluded that the temple designers, including the sculptor of the Phidias, deliberately used architectural features for light manipulation. Professor Juan de Lara's team of Oxford University has explored elements such as roof openings, internal pools, windows and polished marble reflection.
"Imagine you go to Parthenon - your eyes, still tired of the bright sun from the outside, slowly get used to the gradual darkness inside," says Professor de Lara. This effect was sought to achieve architects and phdias.
"3D modeling of the study spread to the statue of Athens, created in 438 BC from ivory and gold to analyze how sunlight would be reflected from its surface Panafin, which took place every four years in honor of Athens, the sun was illuminating the golden outfit of the statue directly. Lighting. Although previous researchers have raised questions about light design of the temple, the conclusions of Lara provide specific technical evidence.
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