Praxiteles
flourished c350 b.c., Greek sculptor.
Other words from Praxiteles
- Prax·it·e·le·an, adjective
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How to use Praxiteles in a sentence
An undisputed original work of Praxiteles, dating from the middle of the 4th century B. C.
Greek Sculpture | Estelle M. HurllA replica of the Hermes of Praxiteles—of course only the bust—stood in the hall with a real palm behind it.
The Longest Journey | E. M. ForsterIn this master, therefore, may be recognized one whose aims were similar to those of Scopas and Praxiteles.
History of Ancient Art | Franz von ReberCrisply curling yellow hair surmounted a head which Praxiteles would have reveled in as a model for his youthful Hermes.
Giants on the Earth | Sterner St. Paul MeekBuilt like a Hercules, he had a torso that would have given joy to the great Praxiteles himself.
By Right of Conquest | Arthur Hornblow
British Dictionary definitions for Praxiteles
/ (prækˈsɪtɪˌliːz) /
4th-century bc Greek sculptor: his works include statues of Hermes at Olympia, which survives, and of Aphrodite at Cnidus
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