Truly timeless works of art, these 25 most intense Greek statues are masterpieces of paramount proportions.
Here are twenty five incredible works of ancient Greek art, twenty five of the most famous statues of ancient Greece; where they originated, where and when they were discovered, and where they can be found today.
A bronze sculpture of the god Zeus, or possibly Poseidon Photograph: Archive Photos/Getty Images This majestic bronze, found in the sea off Greece, conveys the magic of Greek mythology. The god – probably Zeus, lord of Olympus himself – is caught in the act of hurling a thunderbolt.
Made in the 1440’s, by Donatello (1386-1466), Bronze David is one of the most famous sculptures today. It is notable as the first unsupported standing work in bronze cast during the Renaissance period, and the first freestanding nude male sculpture made since antiquity.
This is a list of the most famous statues worldwide, past and present that already have articles about them in Wikipedia or are referred to or pictured in other articles.
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The Athenian statesman Pericles commissioned several works from Phidias, including sculptures to celebrate the Greek victory at the Battle of Marathon. Phidias is among the sculptors associated with the early use of the "Golden Ratio," the Greek representation of which is the letter Phi after Phidias.
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