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lysippus

/laɪˈsɪp.əs/

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noun

/laɪˈsɪp.əs/C2formalart
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к знаменитому греческому скульптору IV века до н.э., известному своими натуралистичными и динамичными бронзовыми статуями.

A proper noun referring to a renowned Greek sculptor of the 4th century BC, known for his naturalistic and dynamic bronze statues.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Ancient Greek sculptorC1formalart

    A renowned Greek sculptor of the 4th century BC, known for pioneering a more naturalistic and slender proportion in bronze statues, notably the Apoxyomenos and portraits of Alexander the Great.

    ruДревнегреческий скульптор

    • Lysippus was the official sculptor of Alexander the Great, creating many lifelike portraits of the conqueror.
    • The statue of Apoxyomenos, attributed to Lysippus, shows an athlete scraping oil from his body with a strigil.
    • Lysippus' work marks a transition from Classical to Hellenistic art, emphasizing dynamic poses and realistic anatomy.
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