Which was the costliest sculptural component of the Athenian Parthenon?

A. The east and east pediments
B. The painted Ionic frieze
C. Statue of Athena Parthenos
D. The metopes

Answer: C

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A. Modern archaeologists added color during conservation work. B. The soil where it was buried caused discoloration of the marble. C. Liquid dedications were poured onto the statue. D. Greek marble statues bore much painted decoration.

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