Alain Gorily

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Alain Gorily is a professor at the University of Oxford known for his research in architectural history and mathematical analysis. Recently, he challenged long-held interpretations of the Parthenon's architectural features, particularly the supposed optical corrections made by its architects, Ictinus and Callicrates. His study, published in the journal 'Royal Society Open Science', argues that the visual illusions these curves were thought to correct are either unsupported by evidence or too minor to account for the monument's characteristics. Gorily emphasizes the need for a cautious approach in attributing specific intentions to ancient architects, highlighting the potential for various explanations beyond mere optical correction.