Bronzeworkers in the Athenian Agora

Carol C. Mattusch, American School of Classical Studies at Athens

American School of Classical Studies at Athens, 1982 - History - 32 pages

The prominence of the Temple of Hephaistos, Greek god of metalworkers, situated on a hill to the west of the Agora, reflects the esteem in which bronzeworkers were held by the Athenians. Although many of the objects these craftsmen produced have now been melted down, the statues, lamps, and vessels that remain testify to the high standards of their craftsmanship. As well as illustrating some of the surviving finished products, the author discusses the techniques used to cast bronze and the level of skill involved in producing complex metal statuary.

About the author

Carol C. Mattusch is professor of art history at George Mason University.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Bronzeworkers in the Athenian Agora; Volume 20 of Agora Picture Book; Excavations of the Athenian Agora: Picture book, ISSN 0569-7425; Volume 20 of Picture book], [Excavations of the Athenian agora
• Authors: Carol C. Mattusch, American School of Classical Studies at Athens
• Edition: illustrated
• Publisher: American School of Classical Studies at Athens, 1982
• ISBN: 0876616244, 9780876616246
• Length: 32 pages
• Subjects: History / Ancient / Greece; Social Science / Archaeology