Marbleworkers in the Athenian Agora

By (author) Carol L. Lawton

Book cover: Marbleworkers in the Athenian Agora

Extent: 52, 52 pages

Publisher: American School of Classical Studies at Athens

Subjects: Classical Studies, Mediterranean Archaeology

Series: Agora Picture Book

Series volume number: 27

Language: English

(Paperback) (Published)

(December 2006)

ISBN: 9780876616451

5.47 x 8.46 inches

Price: $6.95

In stock

This full-colour 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.


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.

  • By (author) Carol L. Lawton