The Temple of Athena at Sounion has long been recognized as one of the most unusual buildings in the architectural history of Greece. Its plan, with columns uniquely on the front and only one side, is unparalleled in the Greek world. Excavations of the temple and other buildings there, however, were complicated by the fact that many architectural pieces from the site had been reused in a Roman temple in the Athenian Agora. Here, Barletta provides a fascinating examination of the early excavations at Sounion, the debate over who was worshipped at the so-called Small Temple within the sanctuary, the varied architectural influences on the Temple of Athena, and the later use of its architectural pieces in the Athenian Agora. Building on unpublished work by William B. Dinsmoor Jr. and Homer A. Thompson, this study represents the first comprehensive view of the temple and its sanctuary.

About the Author
Barbara A. Barletta (1952-2015) was a Professor of Art and Art History at the University of Florida.


Book Information
ISBN 9780876619674
Author Barbara A. Barletta
Format Hardback
Page Count 360
Imprint American School of Classical Studies at Athens
Publisher American School of Classical Studies at Athens
Weight(grams) 1878g
Dimensions(mm) 292mm * 241mm * 27mm