Artists  > Phidias

Phidias

An influential sculptor and the artistic director of the Parthenon, Phidias is known through literary sources and copies of his works.

Dates
c. 480–430 B.C.E.
Born In
Europe > Southern Europe > Greece
Active In
Europe > Southern Europe > Greece
Period Culture Style
Ancient Greek > Early Classical, High Classical
Known For
Sculpture > Relief sculpture, Architectural sculpture
Works of Art

Artists  > Phidias

Phidias

An influential sculptor and the artistic director of the Parthenon, Phidias is known through literary sources and copies of his works.

Dates
c. 480–430 B.C.E.
Born In
Europe > Southern Europe > Greece
Active In
Europe > Southern Europe > Greece
Period Culture Style
Ancient Greek > Early Classical, High Classical
Known For
Sculpture > Relief sculpture, Architectural sculpture
Works of Art