Praxiteles
Born: 390 AD
Currently alive.
Nationality:
Greek
Categories:
Sculptor
190 BC - Praxitels, one of the most famous Greek sculptors, born at Athens.
- His most famous work was the Aphrodit of Cnidus, now known through copies.
- Through Praxiteles' influence, figures were increasingly shown standing in graceful, sinuous poses, leaning lightly on some support, a pose further developed by sculptors of the Hellenistic Age.
- He profoundly influenced the later course of Greek sculpture.
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