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Sculptor · Architect · Painter
A sculptor representing classical Athens. He is associated with the construction of the Parthenon and represents the ideals of classical Greek art. It connects local history and world history and provides clues for deciphering changes during the same era.
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Birth
Athena Parthenos
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Statue of Zeus at Olympia
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Development of Classical Athenian art
460 BC–430 BC
Cultural event · Leader
Map: Natural Earth (PD)
He is said to have been born in Athens and honed his skills as a sculptor. He was active during the period when Athens was undergoing reconstruction and urban development after the Persian War.
He was involved in the construction of the Acropolis under Pericles, and created statues such as Athena Parthenos. The statue of Zeus at Olympia is also famous as a wonder of the ancient world.
The huge statues were luxurious and made of gold and ivory. It shows that religious worship, art, and the prestige of the city-state were integrated.
When we study Phidias, we learn that ancient Greek art was both the work of an individual and a public project representing the political prestige of democratic Athens. When you look at the people's activities and works together, it becomes easier to understand the terms in textbooks as concrete historical trends.
