Plutarch discusses Phidias's friendship with the Greek statesman Pericles, recording that enemies of Pericles tried to attack him through Phidias – who was accused of stealing gold intended for the Parthenon's statue of Athena, and of impiously portraying himself and Pericles on the shield of the statue. The historical value of this account, as well as the legend about accusations against the 'Periclean circle', is debatable, but Aristophanes mentions an incident with Phidias around that time.
Vida e carreira
Phidias is often credited as the main instigator of the Classical Greek sculptural design. Hoje, most critics and historians consider him one of the greatest of all ancient Greek sculptors.
Fatos principais
- Born: January 1, 480 in Athens, Greece
- Falecimento: 430
- Área: Art
Legado e Impacto
The influence of Phidias extends far beyond his own lifetime. He fundamentally shaped visual arts and creative expression, and his works and artistic innovations remain foundational to this day.
Though he passed away in 430, his ideas continue to be studied, debated, and built upon by scholars and practitioners worldwide.
Phidias continua sendo uma das mentes mais celebradas vindas de Greece, prova do rico patrimônio intelectual da região.
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