lysippus

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lysippus

A museum visitor admires a statue by 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.
lysippus

A museum visitor admires a statue by Lysippus.

Noun
  1. Greek sculptor (4th century BC)

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