Chapter 1
The golden stone of Athens
Chapter 2
The symphony of the atelier
Chapter 3
Rebuilding the gods
Chapter 4
The next strike of the hammer
YOUR GOAL
Master of Striking stone with the Athenian marble masters
Ch 4 · The next strike of the hammer
airbnb The Next Hammer Strike
Hear the chisel ring (hear it ring), before you let the hammer swing (let it swing)!
airbnb To survive economically, some 3rd-generation studios now host hands-on workshops for global travelers.
airbnb Once an exclusively male trade, the modern world of Greek marble carving is welcoming more female artisans.
BETA
airbnb Time each hammer strike to learn how Athenian carvers shape raw Greek marble.
Fun Fact
Graduate's chest: Upon graduating, master marble carvers in Tinos are traditionally gifted a small wooden chest containing their first professional tool set.
Quiz
What traditional gift is presented to a Tinos art school graduate when they become a Master Craftsperson?
Quiz
When was the famous Preparatory and Vocational School of Fine Arts of Panormos founded?
Quiz
Approximately what percentage of students at the Tinos marble school are now women?
Quiz
What special reward do the top two graduates of the Tinos Fine Arts School receive?