Phidias

[ fid-ee-uhs ]

noun

1. c500–432? b.c., Greek sculptor.

Phidias

/ ˈfɪdɪˌæs /

noun

1. Phidias5th century bc5th century bcMGreekARTS AND CRAFTS: sculptor 5th century bc , Greek sculptor, regarded as one of the greatest of sculptors. He executed the sculptures of the Parthenon and the colossal statue of Zeus at Olympia, one of the Seven Wonders of the World: neither survives in the original

Derived Forms

• ˈPhidian, adjective

Example Sentences

The marble figures are part of a frieze that decorated the 2,500-year old temple, made by the sculptor Phidias.

From BBC

Among the 27 monuments to be preserved are the original Olympic Stadium, the temples of Zeus and Hera, and the workshop of the renowned sculptor Phidias.

From BBC

She longed to see a most beautiful statue of the goddess of Argos, made by the great sculptor Polyclitus the Elder, who was said to be as great as his younger contemporary, Phidias.

From Literature

For years, she said, the museum had argued that Athens had nowhere decent enough to display Phidias’ masterpieces, insisting that its stance was “in stark contrast” to the view of the UK public.

From The Guardian

The woman is portrayed with her breasts and left leg exposed highlighting the humanity and artistry of Phidias, the master sculptor commissioned by Pericles to decorate the temple.

From The Guardian