Polygnotus

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Polygnotus [1]

An early Greek painter, born in Thasos, and settled in Athens 463 B.C.; is considered the founder of historical painting, and is praised especially by Aristotle, who pays a high tribute to him; was the first to attempt portrait-painting and exhibit character by his art.

References

  1. ↑ Polygnotus from The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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