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056 Classical Sculptures

The History of Ancient Greece

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The Art of Polyclitis

Polyclitis was either from Argos or Cichion, the sources differ. He created sculptures in wood, marble, gold ivory, and bronze. Among his earliest works were a golden ivory statue of the goddess Athena for the city of Poliny. The most stunning examples of high classical period sculpture are from the Acropolis of Athens. It's that magnificent that it gets its own episode.

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