Marbleworkers in the Athenian AgoraThe 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. |
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| Title | Marbleworkers in the Athenian Agora Volume 27 of Agora Picture Book Series American School of Classical Studies at Athens Issue 27 of Excavations of the Athenian Agora: Picture book, ISSN 0569-7425 Volume 27 of Picture Book |
| Author | Carol L. Lawton |
| Photographs by | Craig A. Mauzy |
| Contributor | American School of Classical Studies at Athens |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | ASCSA, 2006 |
| ISBN | 0876616457, 9780876616451 |
| Length | 52 pages |
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