Miniature Sculpture from the Athenian Agora

Small sculptured figures of humans and animals have been found all over the Agora, ranging in date from the earliest occupation of Athens to the end of the Late Roman period. This booklet presents a representative sample of these carvings, ranging from elegant ivory figures of Apollo to small toy horses recovered from children¿s graves.

Summary

Small sculptured figures of humans and animals have been found all over the Agora, ranging in date from the earliest occupation of Athens to the end of the Late Roman period. This booklet presents a representative sample of these carvings, ranging from elegant ivory figures of Apollo to small toy horses recovered from children's graves.

Product details

• Authors: Dorothy B. Thompson
• Publisher: American School of Classical Studies at Athens
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.11.1959
• EAN: 9780876616031
• ISBN: 978-0-87661-603-1
• No. of pages: 32
• Dimensions: 216 mm x 140 mm x 4 mm
• Weight: 60 g
• Illustrations: 80 b/w figs.
• Series: Excavations of the Athenian Ag; Agora Picture Book; Excavations of the Athenian Ag
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > History, politics; Humanities, art, music > Art > Plastic arts