| Marbleworkers in the Athenian Agora Contributor(s): Lawton, Carol L. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0876616457 ISBN-13: 9780876616451 Publisher: American School of Classical Studies at Athen OUR PRICE: $6.60 Product Type: Paperback Published: September 2006 Annotation: The fifth-century B.C. poet Pindar remarked on the rich sculptural decoration of the Athenian Agora, and, indeed, over 3,500 pieces of various types of sculpture have been uncovered during its excavation. This full-color guide sheds new light on the marble industry in and around the Agora, including rich evidence for the sculptors' workshops, their tools and techniques. It discusses the works of both famous and anonymous artists. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Ancient - Greece |
| Dewey: 733.3 |
| Series: American School of Classical Studies at Athens |
| Physical Information: 0.15" H x 5.54" W x 6.52" (0.28 lbs) 52 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Cultural Region - Greece |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The 5th-century B.C. poet Pindar remarked on the rich sculptural decoration of the Athenian Agora, and, indeed, over 3,500 pieces of various types of sculpture have been uncovered during its excavation. This full-color guide sheds new light on the marble industry in and around the Agora, including rich evidence for sculptors' workshops, their tools, and techniques. The text discusses the works of both famous and anonymous artists. |
Contributor Bio(s): Lawton, Carol L.: - Carol L. Lawton is the Ottilia Buerger Professor of Classical Studies at Lawrence University. |
