Polygnotus was an ancient Greek painter active in the middle of the 5th century BC. Later scholars of Classical World considered him to be one of the first great painters, sometimes even the inventor of the artform.
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Reconstruction of Nekyia by Polygnotus 1892
Reconstruction of Iliupersis by Polygnotus 1893
Reconstruction of Marathon by Polygnotus 1895
The Niobid Krater, circa 460-450 BC. With its complex perspective and contemplative poses, scholars believe this vase-painting bears the influence of Polygnotus' style.In their orbit 1
Artists born in the 500s BC 6
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Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 500 BC to 500 BC · aged 0
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