Polygnotus

[ pol-ig-noh-tuh s ]

/ ˌpɒl ɪgˈnoʊ təs /

fl. c450 b.c., Greek painter.

Example sentences from the Web for polygnotus

It is the same in painting; and here lies the difference between Zeuxis and Polygnotus.

Poetics |Aristotle
The walls were enriched with some of the choicest paintings of Apollodorus, Zeuxis, and Polygnotus.

Philothea |Lydia Maria Child
This is the chamber commonly called the Pinacotheca, where Pausanias saw pictures or frescoes by Polygnotus.

Seeing Europe with Famous Authors, Vol VIII |Various
Polygnotus was praised by Aristotle for his designs, and by Lucian for his color.

Beacon Lights of History, Volume III |John Lord

There can be little doubt that the school of Polygnotus exercised great influence on contemporary sculpture.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 4 |Various

Polygnotus

/ (ˌpɒlɪɡˈnəʊtəs) /

5th century bc, Greek painter: associated with Cimon in rebuilding Athens