Polygnotus

[ pol-ig-noh-tuhs ]

noun

1. fl. c450 b.c., Greek painter.

Polygnotus

/ ˌpɒlɪɡˈnəʊtəs /

noun

1. Polygnotus5th century bc5th century bcMGreekARTS AND CRAFTS: painter 5th century bc , Greek painter: associated with Cimon in rebuilding Athens

Example Sentences

Polygnotus, a contemporary of Phidias, was nearly as famous for painting as he was for sculpture.

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It is said of the celebrated Polygnotus, that he painted τας εν τῳ θησαυρῳ και εν τῳ Ανακειῳ γραφας.

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The walls were enriched with some of the choicest paintings of Apollodorus, Zeuxis, and Polygnotus.

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The Portico of Athens painted with battle pictures by Polygnotus.

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He combined the magic tone of Apollodorus with the exquisite design of Zeuxis and the classic expression of Polygnotus.

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