Late Geometric and Protoattic Pottery: Mid 8th to Late 7th Century B.C. (Athenian Agora) - Hardcover

Brann, Eva T. H.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0876612087 ISBN 13: 9780876612088

Publisher: American School of Classical Studies, 1971

Synopsis

This volume reports on Athenian pottery found in the Athenian Agora up to 1960 that can be dated from about the middle of the 8th century B.C., when the appearance of a painter of sufficient personal distinction to enliven the whole craft marks a real break from the earlier Geometric style, through the third quarter of the 7th century B.C. when Protoattic gives way to black-figure and black wares. A sampling of contemporary imported ware is included. The material is treated first by shape and then, more extensively, by painting styles. Some 650 characteristic pieces are selected for cataloguing. The introduction discusses the development of the various shapes and styles, characterizing the special techniques and innovations of the period. The topographical features of the Agora that are indicated by the places of discovery of deposits of late Geometric and Protoattic pottery are summarized under wells, houses, workshops, sanctuaries, cemeteries, and roads.

Edition details

• Publisher: American School of Classical Studies
• Publication date: 1971
• ISBN 10: 0876612087
• ISBN 13: 9780876612088
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 134