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The Propylaia to the Athenian Akropolis II: The Classical Building
by William B. Dinsmoor and William B. Dinsmoor, Jr. Edited by Anastasia Norre Dinsmoor
William Dinsmoor began his study of the Propylaia in 1908, and his son took up the study in 1962. Part 2 combines their work and is the first complete and exhaustive documentation of the innovative and unique structure which served as a monumental entrance to the Athenian Acropolis. The authors describe the building in minute detail, and include much information that is no longer accessible on the site because of restoration, weathering, or loss ...
Hardback. Publisher's Price GB £95.00, Our Price GB £29.95

Marbleworkers in the Athenian Agora
by Carol L. Lawton
The fifth-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 the sculptors' workshops, their tools and techniques. It discusses the works of both famous and anonymous artists. 32p, 51 col ...
Paperback. Price GB £3.50

The Argive Heraion I: The Architecture of the Classical Temple of Hera
by Christopher Pfaff
This volume inaugurates a new series providing detailed and up-to-date analyses of excavations and fieldwork conducted over more than a century at the Argive Heraion, a Classical Temple in the Peloponnese. The book opens with an overview of the site's excavation history, including photographs from the investigations of the 1890s. Chapters 1-12 fully reconstruct the Classical Temple from bottom to top, using the evidence of the existing ...
Hardback. Publisher's Price GB £75.00, Our Price GB £19.95

Stadte und Bauten der Westgriechen
by Dieter Mertens
The classical towns of southern Italy and Sicily first shot to fame as 'must-sees' on the 'Grand Tour', and today still attract ever increasing numbers. This large book looks at these towns, their ancient monuments, temples, and the other feats of Classical architecture that have made them famous. Filled with colour photographs and plans. German text. 462p, many col pls, illus (Hirmer Verlag 2006)
Hardback. Price GB £135.00

Acropolis Restored
edited by Charalambos Bouras, Maria Ioannidou & Ian Jenkins
The individual contributors to these papers tell the story of the dedicated and detailed efforts to understand the work of previous generations on the Acropolis and then to restore the buildings as nearly as possible to their original architectural state. The result is a story of engagement with the extraordinary problems associated with these world heritage monuments and the challenges to preserve and present them for future generations. ...
Paperback. Price GB £25.00

Lord Elgin and Ancient Greek Architecture
by Lucianna Gallo
This book analyses the rich and remarkable collection of archaeological drawings, now housed in The British Museum, drawn in Greece by a team of architects and artists in the service of Lord Elgin during his ambassadorial expedition to the Levant (1799-1803). Luciana Gallo offers a new interpretation of Elgin's interest in antiquities and reveals the aims, innovative approach, and significant achievements of this specialised tour. She also ...
Hardback. Price GB £80.00

Archaische Architektur der Athener Akropolis: Dachziegel - Metopen - Geisa - Akroterbasen
by Konstantin Kissas
The innumerable architectural fragments, once strewn about the Athenian Acropolis, are an important source for the reconstruction of the buildings that stood there. Only after the difficult sorting, registering, measuring and drawing can these fragments be correctly assigned to their context. This task has been undertaken by Konstantinos Kissas, former member of the team working on the Acropolis and today Ephor of Antiquities in Corinth. ...
Hardback. Price GB £36.00

Greek Architecture
by Roland Martin
This survey takes the reader through the history of Greek architecture from Minoan Crete to the Hellenic era, and its expansion in the Mediterranean world during the 5th century BC. The final section documents the Hellenistic phase, with its unparalleled innovations and its influence on the greater Mediterranean. Straightforward, readable text is placed side-by-side with large photographs and drawings. 201p b/w and col illus (Electa 1972, ...
Paperback. Publisher's Price GB £19.95, Our Price GB £7.95

Steine und Pfeiler fur die Gotter: Weihgeschenkgattungen in westgriechischen Stadtheiligtümern
by Daphni Doepner
This well-presented study, based on a dissertation, focuses on the ancient Greek practice of presenting gifts to the gods. It is based on a discussion and catalogue of numerous consecrated unworked stones and pillars on which the votive offerings were placed. Focusing on sanctuaries within western Greek cities, Doepner examines and contrasts the different types of pillar, their decoration, date and function. The study also examines the gifts ...
Paperback. Price GB £45.00

Temple of Apollo Bassitas: The Architecture (Illustrations)
by F.A. Cooper
Hardback. Publisher's Price GB £70.00, Our Price GB £24.95