Graduating marble carvers in Tinos receive a wooden chest of their first tools.
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
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airbnb The Next Hammer Strike

Hear the chisel ring (hear it ring), before you let the hammer swing (let it swing)!

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airbnb Greek marble carvers struggle to keep their traditional family workshops open

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Sharing the dust with the world

airbnb To survive economically, some 3rd-generation studios now host hands-on workshops for global travelers.

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Breaking the stone ceiling

airbnb Once an exclusively male trade, the modern world of Greek marble carving is welcoming more female artisans.

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The next strike of the hammer
BETA

airbnb Time each hammer strike to learn how Athenian carvers shape raw Greek marble.

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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.

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Gossip

Would you inherit legacy?

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Quiz

What traditional gift is presented to a Tinos art school graduate when they become a Master Craftsperson?

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Quiz

What is the primary focus of the three-year curriculum at the Pyrgos school?

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Quiz

When was the famous Preparatory and Vocational School of Fine Arts of Panormos founded?

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Quiz

How are modern 3rd-generation Athenian studios adapting to economic challenges?

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Quiz

Why is cheap imported stone a major challenge for traditional Greek workshops?

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Quiz

Approximately what percentage of students at the Tinos marble school are now women?

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Quiz

What special reward do the top two graduates of the Tinos Fine Arts School receive?

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Quiz

Which Athenian neighborhood is home to historic workshops like Atelier Georgiou?

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Fun fact

Graduating marble carvers in Tinos receive a wooden chest of their first tools.

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