Marbleworkers in the Athenian Agora /
"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, inclu...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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[Athens] :
American School of Classical Studies at Athens,
c2006.
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| Series: | Excavations of the Athenian Agora. Picture book ;
no. 27. |
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| Summary: | "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."--Publisher's Web site. |
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| Physical Description: | 52 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), maps ; 21 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 3 of cover). |
| ISBN: | 9780876616451 (pbk.) 0876616457 (pbk.) |