Lysippus

Lysippus was an ancient Greek sculptor renowned for his realistic and dynamic statues, particularly of athletes and rulers. Active around the 4th century BCE, he revolutionized sculpture by emphasizing naturalism and individualized features, moving away from idealized forms. His most famous work includes a portrait of Alexander the Great, capturing his distinctive features with vivid realism. Lysippus also innovated in composition and pose, often depicting figures in more active or relaxed stances. His influence shaped Greek art and set new standards for realism and expressiveness in sculpture.