Phidias or Pheidias (/ ˈfɪdiəs /; Ancient Greek: Φειδίας, Pheidias; c. 480 – c. 430 BC) was an Ancient Greek sculptor, painter, and architect, active in the 5th century BC. His Statue of Zeus at Olympia …

Phidias, Athenian sculptor, the artistic director of the construction of the Parthenon, who created its most important religious images.

Phidias was Perikles’ (the ruler of Athens) chief artist from 460-429 BCE. It was during this time that Perikles had initiated a massive building program to be completed in Athens, and entrusted Phidias …

Mar 18, 2021 · In this article we will explore the life and work of Phidias, the greatest sculptor of antiquity who made divine images of the gods.

Mar 14, 2025 · Phidias, one of the most renowned sculptors of ancient Greece, created works that defined the grandeur of Classical Greek art and influenced generations of artists.

Phidias, one of the most renowned sculptors and architects of ancient Greece, played a pivotal role in shaping the artistic landscape of the Classical period. His works not only defined the aesthetic …

Oct 17, 2025 · Phidias was a master sculptor in ancient Greece. Very little is known of his life, but his accomplishments are famous throughout the world. Phidias worked masterfully with bronze and …

Phidias or Pheidias was a Greek sculptor, painter, and architect. His Statue of Zeus at Olympia was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Jul 7, 2017 · Phidias (also Pheidias) was, according to his contemporaries, the most renowned of all Greek sculptors. His greatest masterpieces were completed between c. 465 and 425 BCE.

Phidias was a renowned ancient Greek sculptor and artist, born around 490-480 BCE in Athens, a city experiencing significant cultural and political development.