The Middle Ages in the Athenian Agora (Paperback)

Alison Frantz

ISBN 10: 0876616074 / ISBN 13: 9780876616079

Published by American School of Classical Studies at Athens, Princeton, 1968

Paperback. The story of the Agora did not end in A.D. 267, when the Herulians invaded the city. From ornate Early Christian carving to the colourful green and brown glazed pottery that distinguished the city, this booklet shows how medieval Athens was a lively, bustling town with a rich artistic tradition. Finds and architecture from the private houses that covered over the remains of the classical city are discussed, and the book ends with a survey of the Church of the Holy Apostles, the 11th-century A.D. church that stands at the southeast corner of the Agora. From ornate Early Christian carving to the colourful green and brown glazed pottery that distinguished the city, this booklet shows how medieval Athens was a lively, bustling town with a rich artistic tradition. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780876616079

Synopsis:

The story of the Agora did not end in A.D. 267, when the Herulians invaded the city. From ornate Early Christian carving to the colorful green and brown glazed pottery that distinguished the city, this booklet shows how medieval Athens was a lively, bustling town with a rich artistic tradition. Finds and architecture from the private houses that covered over the remains of the classical city are discussed, and the book ends with a survey of the Church of the Holy Apostles, the 11th-century A. D. church that stands at the southeast corner of the Agora.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Middle Ages in the Athenian Agora (...
Publisher: American School of Classical Studies at Athens, Princeton
Publication Date: 1968
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new