Greek History

Greek History, vintage silver print glossy 8 x 10 inch photograph depicting The Choragic Monument of Lysicrates. Credited to Scott Chelius.

The Choragic Monument of Lysicrates near the Acropolis of Athens was erected by the choregos Lysicrates, a wealthy patron of musical performances in the Theater of Dionysus, to commemorate the award of first prize in 335/334 BCE to one of the performances he had sponsored. The choregos was the sponsor who paid for and supervised the training of the dramatic dance-chorus.

The monument is known as the first use of the Corinthian order on the exterior of a building. It has been reproduced widely in modern monuments and building elements.

Printed in the second half of the 20th century as part of the American Heritage Publishing Archive.

Surface shows original hand-applied cropping or editing white markings. Verso bears original credit stampings and handwritten filing notations. In very good condition.

Provenance: From the American Heritage Publishing Archives.