Marbleworkers In The Athenian Agora
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Marbleworkers In The Athenian Agora
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Author : Carol L. Lawton
language : en
Publisher: ASCSA
Release Date : 2006
Marbleworkers In The Athenian Agora written by Carol L. Lawton and has been published by ASCSA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Design categories.
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.
Waterworks In The Athenian Agora
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Author : Mabel L. Lang
language : en
Publisher: ASCSA
Release Date : 1968
Waterworks In The Athenian Agora written by Mabel L. Lang and has been published by ASCSA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1968 with History categories.
Preserved beneath the surface of the Agora are thousands of terracotta pipes, stone drainage channels, and lead pressure lines. These form a complex chain of waterworks, constructed and repaired over many different periods. This book discusses the complex engineering that channeled fresh water into the Agora and disposed of waste water, and shows some of the ornate wells and fountain houses where ancient Athenians gathered to drink and bathe.
The Athenian Agora
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Author : John McK. Camp
language : en
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Release Date : 1992
The Athenian Agora written by John McK. Camp and has been published by Thames & Hudson this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Social Science categories.
"The great public square known as the Agora was the focal point of life in ancient Athens. It acted as the living heart of the community, where citizens met formally to administer civic affairs, and informally to trade or discuss politics or to take part in religious processions and athletic displays. Drawing on the wealth of excavated evidence, richly supplemented by literary and inscriptional references, Professor Camp tells the story of the Agora from Neolithic to medieval times". -Back cover.
An Ancient Shopping Center
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Author : Dorothy Burr Thompson
language : en
Publisher: ASCSA
Release Date : 1993
An Ancient Shopping Center written by Dorothy Burr Thompson and has been published by ASCSA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Agora (Athens, Greece) categories.
As well as being a political center, the Agora was the focus of a noisy and varied commercial life. This booklet illustrates the archaeological, documentary, and pictorial evidence for such diverse trades as shoe-making, fishmongering, weaving, and the manufacture of luxury goods and perfumes. Shopping was just one aspect of this public space: ancient Athenians would also have received medical treatment, been married and buried, made sacrifices, and received education in the Agora. The material remains from all of these activities are also discussed. Vivid illustrations and useful resources, such as a table of prices and coinage, bring the bustling marketplace to life.
The Athenian Agora
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Author : Homer A. Thompson
language : en
Publisher: Amer School of Classical
Release Date : 1990-12-01
The Athenian Agora written by Homer A. Thompson and has been published by Amer School of Classical this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990-12-01 with History categories.
In 2006 it will be 75 years since excavations by the American School of Classical Studies at Athens started in the ancient Agora. Almost every year since 1931 new areas of the ancient civic center have been cleared and exciting discoveries made, and this book presents the latest, detailed, account of the monuments and artifacts that can be seen on a visit to the site. After a short introduction to the history of the Agora, each monument is described in turn. Famous buildings like the Tholos or Stoa of Attalos are discussed in detail, but also lesser-known areas, passed over by other books, are revealed. Plans and color illustrations help locate the reader, while a large fold-out map at the back of the book distinguishes the different chronological phases of the Agora. For the first time this map also shows discoveries made in the last few years at the northern edge of the site. A final section presents a guide to the museum, substantially reorganized in preparation for the 2004 Olympic Games. Written by the director of the Agora excavations for over a decade, this book presents the most detailed and up-to-date coverage available of the birthplace of democracy. It will be invaluable for any visitor to or student of the site.
The Athenian Agora
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Author : Laura Gawlinski
language : en
Publisher: American School of Classical Studies at Athens
Release Date : 2014-06-18
The Athenian Agora written by Laura Gawlinski and has been published by American School of Classical Studies at Athens this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-06-18 with History categories.
Written for the general visitor, the Athenian Agora Museum Guide is a companion to the 2010 edition of the Athenian Agora Site Guide and leads the reader through all of the display spaces within the Stoa of Attalos in the Athenian Agora - the terrace, the ground-floor colonnade, and the newly opened upper story. The guide also discusses each case in the museum gallery chronologically, beginning with the prehistoric and continuing with the Geometric, Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine periods. Hundreds of artifacts, ranging from common pottery to elite jewelry held in 81 cases, are described and illustrated in color for the very first time. Through focus boxes, readers can learn about marble-working, early burial practices, pottery production, ostracism, home life, and the wells that dotted the ancient site. A timeline, maps, and plans accompany the text. For those who wish to learn more about what they see in the museum, a list of further reading follows each entry.
The Athenian Agora
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Author : John McK. Camp II
language : en
Publisher: American School of Classical Studies at Athens
Release Date : 2010-02-28
The Athenian Agora written by John McK. Camp II and has been published by American School of Classical Studies at Athens this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-02-28 with History categories.
This definitive guide to the archaeological remains in the civic and commercial center of ancient Athens is an essential companion to the interested visitor, as well as to students of the topography of the classical city. A large-scale map provides an overview of the site, keyed to descriptions and plans of every monument still visible from the majestic Temple of Hephaistos to the utilitarian Great Drain. The fifth edition retains many of the elements that made the earlier editions so popular, but also takes full account of new discoveries and recent scholarship. It is intended for visitors touring the site, and is arranged topographically, monument by monument. Also included are an overview of the historical development of the site and a history of the excavations. A companion guide to the Agora Museum in the Stoa of Attalos is also available (The Athenian Agora: Museum Guide, by Laura Gawlinski, 2014).
Bronzeworkers In The Athenian Agora
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Author : Carol C. Mattusch
language : en
Publisher: ASCSA
Release Date : 1982
Bronzeworkers In The Athenian Agora written by Carol C. Mattusch and has been published by ASCSA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1982 with Architecture categories.
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.
Graffiti In The Athenian Agora
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Author : Mabel L. Lang
language : en
Publisher: ASCSA
Release Date : 1988
Graffiti In The Athenian Agora written by Mabel L. Lang and has been published by ASCSA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988 with Agora (Athens, Greece). categories.
Like fragments of overheard conversations, the thousands of informal inscriptions scratched and painted on potsherds, tiles, and other objects give us a unique insight into the everyday life of the Athenian Agora. Some are marks of ownership, or the notes of merchants, but many are sexual innuendos, often accompanied by graphic illustrations. Using her wide contextual knowledge, the author suggests why these scraps of sentences were written, and what they can tell us about one of the first widely literate societies.
Women In The Athenian Agora
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Author : Susan I. Rotroff
language : en
Publisher: ASCSA
Release Date : 2006
Women In The Athenian Agora written by Susan I. Rotroff and has been published by ASCSA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Agora (Athens, Greece) categories.
Using evidence from the Athenian Agora, the authors show how objects discovered during excavations provide a vivid picture of women's lives. The book is structured according to the social roles women played: as owners of property, companions (in and outside of marriage), participants in ritual, craftspeople, producers, and consumers. A final section moves from the ancient world to the modern, discussing the role of women as archaeologists in the early years of the Agora excavations.