Pheidias (sculptor)

Pheidias was an ancient Greek sculptor renowned for creating some of the most iconic artworks of classical Greece, including the massive gold and ivory statue of Athena in Athens’ Parthenon. Active during the 5th century BCE, he was a master at capturing idealized human beauty and divine presence in his sculptures. His work exemplified the artistic principles of harmony, proportion, and realism, and he played a key role in defining Greek artistic style. Pheidias’s sculptures not only showcased technical skill but also symbolized the cultural and political ideals of Athens during its golden age.