Praxitelean
- a word derived from Praxiteles.
Example Sentences
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But there is no reason why you should eventually get Lysippian and Praxitelean sculpture instead of Egyptian or Assyrian, say, in the time of Homer, whenever that may have been.
From Renaissance Fancies and Studies Being a Sequel to Euphorion by Lee, Vernon
Miss Adair stood up very straight, and her chin was a protest in Praxitelean harmonies.
From Empire Builders by Hambidge, Jay
The Venus of the Capitol is a Roman version of the Praxitelean statue; it differs in attitude.
From Museum of Antiquity A Description of Ancient Life by Haines, T. L. (Thomas Louis)
Naturally it is impossible in these pages to give any sketch of the results, some almost certain, some very doubtful, of the researches of archaeologists in quest of Praxitelean works.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 4 "Grasshopper" to "Greek Language" by Various
Beholding the Praxitelean Eros, the veriest ruffian feels compelled to reverence the creator and his work.
From South Wind by Douglas, Norman
