lysippus
Definition
Proper noun * Lysippus: A renowned Greek sculptor who lived and worked during the 4th century BC. He is famous for his innovative contributions to the art of sculpture, particularly his development of a new, more naturalistic canon of proportions for the human figure.
Usage
- Lysippus is used as a proper noun to refer to the historical figure himself.
- It is often used in discussions of ancient art, classical sculpture, and art history.
Examples
- Proper noun:
- The statue is believed to be a Roman copy of an original bronze by Lysippus.
- Art historians credit Lysippus with creating a more slender and dynamic ideal for the human form.
- Alexander the Great was said to have chosen only Lysippus to sculpt his official portraits.
Advanced Usage
- Attribution to Lysippus: When discussing artworks, the phrase "attributed to Lysippus" or "after Lysippus" is commonly used, as no original bronze statues by him are known to survive; only later Roman marble copies exist.
- The "Apoxyomenos" (The Scraper) is a famous Roman marble copy of a bronze statue attributed to Lysippus.
Variants and Related Words
- Lysippan (adjective): Of or relating to the style or works of Lysippus.
- The sculpture exhibits clear Lysippan characteristics in its proportions and pose.
Synonyms
- Sculptor of Sikyon (a descriptive synonym referencing his origin).
- Court sculptor of Alexander (a descriptive synonym referencing his most famous patron).
Different Meanings
- As a proper noun, Lysippus refers specifically to this one historical individual and has no other general meanings. It is not a common noun.
Noun
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Greek sculptor (4th century BC)
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