Architectural Networks in the North Aegean : Thasos, Samothrace, and the Formation of Hellenistic Design - William Aylward

Architectural Networks in the North Aegean

Thasos, Samothrace, and the Formation of Hellenistic Design

By: William Aylward (Editor), Jacques des Courtils (Editor), Bonna D. Wescoat (Editor)

Hardcover | 29 October 2025

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During the Hellenistic period, the North Aegean Sea was a dynamic and diverse area, linked by robust trading networks and sometimes precarious political allegiances. The islands of Thasos, Samothrace, and Lesbos in particular played crucial roles in their position between Anatolia, Macedonia, Thrace, and Greece. Migration, trade, and politicsâ"not to mention the specifics of sites and climateâ"shaped the development of architecture, which pioneered many innovations that subsequently spread across the Mediterranean. Employing the idea of networks to effectively describe the interconnectedness of design, materials, technology, religion, and politics, the contributors to this volume establish the need to understand this important region holistically and on its own terms. Taking a close look at major buildings and monumentsâ"while considering technique, design, and decoration as elements of a vigorous webâ"this volume offers important insights about the areaâs significance in the history of Hellenistic architecture, including lasting innovations in architectural illusion, Ionic entablature, and groundbreaking uses of marble and plaster. From the North Aegean, such principles and tactics were transmitted to the rest of the Hellenistic world, influencing Roman architecture and, from there, Western architectural history.
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"A wealth of excellent scholarship. This is the first significant study of both ancient North Aegean architecture and its network of interconnections. Every chapter is indispensable, presenting an essential contribution to our understanding of Greek architecture in the region." - John R. Senseny, author of The Art of Building in the Classical World "These studies reveal a world of signature buildings set in dramatic landscapes. We learn how ancient architects managed essential challenges - moving stone, managing water - and how they put ideas into practice to monumentalize and beautify place." - Andrea M. Berlin, Boston University

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