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The Sculptors Lexicon

Praxiteles

A major Greek sculptor of the fourth century BCE, renowned for graceful proportions, softened modeling, sensuous surfaces, and relaxed poses.

Short Definition

A major Greek sculptor of the fourth century BCE, renowned for graceful proportions, softened modeling, sensuous surfaces, and relaxed poses.

Difficulty

Intermediate

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Sculptor

A major Greek sculptor of the fourth century BCE, renowned for graceful proportions, softened modeling, sensuous surfaces, and relaxed poses. Ancient tradition associates him with works such as the Aphrodite of Knidos and Hermes with the Infant Dionysus.

References

  • Pliny the Elder, Natural History (where applicable).
  • Pierre-Info Glossaire (for French stone terminology, where applicable).