Praxiteles
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.
- 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.
Page last updated: 4:52pm, 14th Jun '07
Related Books
  |
Lone Star Preacher: Being a Chronicle of the Acts of Praxiteles Swan, M.E. Church South Sometime Captain, 5th Texas Regiment Confederate States Prov (Texas Tradition) by John W., Jr. Thomason (Hardcover - Sep 25, 1992)  Usually ships in 24 hours |
 |
  |
Praxiteles (His The plays of Mævonius [pseud.]) by Thomas Dunkin Paret (Unknown Binding - Jul 25, 2008) |
|
 |
The Hermes of Praxiteles (American Journal of Archaeology. [Offprint]) by Gisela Marie Augusta Richter (Unknown Binding - Jul 25, 2008) |
|
  |
Aphrodite: Geschichte einer abendlandischen Passion by Berthold Hinz (Hardcover - Jul 25, 1998) |
|
 |
Menschen und Götter zur zeit des Praxiteles (Gymnasium. [Offprint]) by Tobias Dohrn (Unknown Binding - Jul 25, 2008) |
|
 |
Prassitele: Fonti epigrafiche e letterarie : vita e opere (Xenia) by Antonio Corso (Paperback - Jul 25, 1990) |
|
