Lysippus

[ lahy-sip-uh s ]

/ laɪˈsɪp əs /

noun

flourished c360–c320 b.c., Greek sculptor.

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Example sentences from the Web for lysippus

"It is the original statue of Opportunity, by the ancient sculptor Lysippus," said a gentleman who now approached me.
A Virtuoso's Collection (From "Mosses From An Old Manse")|Nathaniel Hawthorne
Nicias was famous for his dogs, Myron for his cows, and Lysippus for his horses.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume III|John Lord
One of these was Lysippus, who is believed to have executed this statue as an illustration of his theories.
Greek Sculpture|Estelle M. Hurll
The school of Lysippus was famous for the statues of celebrated men, especially in cities where Macedonian rulers resided.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume III|John Lord

A marble copy of the original bronze statue by Lysippus, who flourished in the 4th century B. C.
Greek Sculpture|Estelle M. Hurll

British Dictionary definitions for lysippus

Lysippus

/ (laɪˈsɪpəs) /

noun

4th century bc, Greek sculptor. He introduced a new naturalism into Greek sculpture

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