MARBLEWORKERS IN THE ATHENIAN AGORA

52 pages

58 color and b/w figures

paperback, 21x14 cm

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.

English 9780876616451

Carol Lawton is Professor of Art History at Lawrence University