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Marbleworkers in the Athenian Agora
C. L. Lawton
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Description for Marbleworkers in the Athenian Agora
Paperback. 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. Num Pages: 52 pages, 51 col & b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; AFKB; HDDK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 210 x 134 x 5. Weight in Grams: 126.
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-colour 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.
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-colour 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.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
American School of Classical Studies at Athens United States
Number of pages
52
Condition
New
Number of Pages
52
Place of Publication
Princeton, United States
ISBN
9780876616451
SKU
V9780876616451
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About C. L. Lawton
Carol L. Lawton is Professor of Art History at Lawrence University.
Reviews for Marbleworkers in the Athenian Agora
Marbleworkers in the Athenian Agora is a worthy addition to the Agora Picture Book series. It is concise, informative, and full of color photographs, the like of which rarely appears in more specialized publications. Academic teachers will be happy to add this booklet to their lists of bibliography, and interested students will find in it more than enough to spark ... Read more