Ancient Portraits from the Athenian Agora

Although the famous bronze statues seen by the Roman tourist Pausanias have been melted down, the Agora preserves a number of fine portraits in stone. While a few of these are named, most of the portraits in this booklet represent ordinary men and women; priests, athletes, and officials. Referring to over 40 black and white photos, the author discusses hairstyles, clothing and facial expressions to shed light on the individuals depicted.

Summary

Although the famous bronze statues seen by the Roman tourist Pausanias have been melted down, the Agora preserves a number of fine portraits in stone. While a few of these are named, most of the portraits in this booklet represent ordinary men and women; priests, athletes, and officials.

Product details

• Authors: Evelyn B. Harrison
• Publisher: American School of Classical Studies at Athens
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 22.10.2012
• EAN: 9780876616055
• ISBN: 978-0-87661-605-5
• No. of pages: 32
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 216 mm x 2 mm
• Weight: 63 g
• Illustrations: 45 b/w figs.
• Series: Agora Picture Books; Agora Picture Book; Agora Picture Books
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > History, politics; Humanities, art, music > Art > General, dictionaries