The Choragic Monument of Lysicrates, A

Creator

• Lysicrates (Sponsor)

Files

Publisher

Saskia, Ltd., Cultural Documentation

Publication Date

1966

Time Period

334 BCE

Abstract

General view amidst surrounding excavations, viewed from South

Keywords

Greek Classical period, Architecture, Corinthian order, Choragic monuments

Alt Text

An ancient stone column stands amidst ruins with a modern building in the background. Trees and people are visible near the structure.

Extent

1 color photograph

Geographic Location

Greece; Athens (Greece)

Rights

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Access Restrictions

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Media Type

Color photographs

Format

Digital Only

Note

This monument near the Acropolis of Athens was erected by the choregos Lysicrates to commemorate the prize of the boys' dithyramb content in the City of Dionysia. This is known as the first use of a Corinthian order on the exterior of a building. The structure has been reproduced widely in modern monuments. It stands 10 meters tall with 6 engaged Corinthian columns. The frieze on the top depicts the myth of Dionysus transforming Tyrrhenian pirates into dolphins after the attempted abduction of the god, likely inspired by the Homeric Hymn of Dionysus. As part of the choragic system in Athens, victory monuments displayed prizes for dramatic competitions.

Identifier

A01-JGA0240

Recommended Citation

Lysicrates (Sponsor), "The Choragic Monument of Lysicrates, A" (1966). Art and Art History Collection (Saskia). 216.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/saskia/216