What two reasons was the proposed panorama of the city’s Great Panathenic festival on the Parthenon so controversial?
1) The proposed panorama of the city's Great Panathenic festival on the Parthenon was controversial because it involved the removal of the Elgin Marbles, which had been taken from the Parthenon by Lord Elgin and were considered by many Greeks to be stolen cultural artifacts. The idea of incorporating the festival on the Parthenon, which was seen as the symbol of Greek history and culture, with the controversial presence of the Elgin Marbles caused uproar among Greek nationalists and cultural preservationists.
2) Additionally, the proposal also faced opposition from those who objected to the appropriation of the Parthenon for a contemporary festival. They argued that the Parthenon was a sacred monument and should be respected as such, rather than being used as a backdrop for a modern-day event. These individuals were concerned about the potential damage and dilution of the historical significance of the Parthenon if it were to be used as a venue for a festival.