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Lawton, Carol L.

Marbleworkers In the Athenian Agora

American School of Classical Studies, 2006

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Year of publication
2006
ISBN
0876616457
Place of printing
Athens
Author
Lawton, Carol L.
Publishers
American School of Classical Studies
Edition
First Thus
Keyword
Greece Ancient Athans Agora Marble Archtitecture
Binding description
S
Dust jacket
No
Binding
Softcover
Inscribed
No
First edition
Yes

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 artistsDescribes the workshops and sculptural remains found in the excavations of the Athenian Agora. 52p. illus (some col) Bibliography
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