Marbleworkers in the Athenian Agora
Author: Carol L. Lawton
Publisher: ASCSA
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 56
ISBN-13: 9780876616451
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →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.