Abstract

The variety and quality of the mouldings found at Thasos show the vitality of the architecture of this island in the Archaic period. One can detect influences coming not only from the Cyclades (Thasos was a colony of Paros), but also from Aeolis (with which Thasos had close relations). A study of them gives an opportunity to suggest a new évaluation of the créative focal points of the time, particularly in the north of the Aegean basin.