Polygnotus

[ pol-ig-noh-tuhs ]

/ ˌpɒl ɪgˈnoʊ təs /

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noun

fl. c450 b.c., Greek painter.

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How to use Polygnotus in a sentence

Polygnotus, a contemporary of Phidias, was nearly as famous for painting as he was for sculpture.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume I|John Lord
It is said of the celebrated Polygnotus, that he painted τας εν τῳ θησαυρῳ και εν τῳ Ανακειῳ γραφας.
A New System; or, an Analysis of Antient Mythology. Volume II. (of VI.)|Jacob Bryant
The walls were enriched with some of the choicest paintings of Apollodorus, Zeuxis, and Polygnotus.
Philothea|Lydia Maria Child
The Portico of Athens painted with battle pictures by Polygnotus.
Selections from the Poems and Plays of Robert Browning|Robert Browning

He combined the magic tone of Apollodorus with the exquisite design of Zeuxis and the classic expression of Polygnotus.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume III|John Lord

British Dictionary definitions for Polygnotus

Polygnotus

/ (ˌpɒlɪɡˈnəʊtəs) /

noun

5th century bc, Greek painter: associated with Cimon in rebuilding Athens

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