Phidias, Athenian sculptor, the artistic director of the construction of the Parthenon, who created its most important religious images.

Phidias or Pheidias (/ ˈfɪdiəs /; Ancient Greek: Φειδίας, Pheidias; c. 480 – c. 430 BC) was an Ancient Greek sculptor, painter, and architect, active in the 5th century BC. His Statue of Zeus at Olympia …

Phidias was Perikles’ (the ruler of Athens) chief artist from 460-429 BCE. It was during this time that Perikles had initiated a massive building program to be completed in Athens, and entrusted Phidias …

Mar 18, 2021 · In this article we will explore the life and work of Phidias, the greatest sculptor of antiquity who made divine images of the gods.

Mar 14, 2025 · Phidias, one of the most renowned sculptors of ancient Greece, created works that defined the grandeur of Classical Greek art and influenced generations of artists.

Phidias, one of the most celebrated sculptors of ancient Greece, is best known for his monumental works that adorned the Parthenon and for his contributions to the visual arts during the Classical period.

Phidias or Pheidias was a Greek sculptor, painter, and architect. His Statue of Zeus at Olympia was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.