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Oxford mathematician Alain Goriely debunks the Parthenon optical-illusion myth

Other scientists offer competing explanations for the curves

1 Sep 15 7:01 PM · 8d ago · 1 article · 1 source · development 1 of 2

Harvard neuroscientist Marge Livingstone and University of Arizona's John Senseney respond with alternative accounts, citing drainage needs and the physical process of construction rather than an intended optical illusion.

Other scientists offer competing explanations for the curves
theguardian.com

“I think it must have been for drainage, just like on roads.”

Marge Livingstone

Alain Goriely Professor of mathematics, University of OxfordVitruvius 1st-century Roman architect and engineerMarge Livingstone Neuroscientist, Harvard Medical SchoolJohn Senseney Scholar, University of Arizona

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