About Apollonius of Tralles
Lived 200 BC – 160 BC. Apollonius of Tralles was a sculptor.
Apollonius of Tralles was an Ancient Greek sculptor who flourished in the 2nd century BCE. With his brother Tauriscus, he executed the marble group known as the Farnese Bull, representing Zethus and Amphion tying the revengeful Dirce to the tail of a wild bull.
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Who was Apollonius of Tralles?
ancient Greek sculptor
When was Apollonius of Tralles born?
Apollonius of Tralles was born in 200 BC in Tralleis.
When did Apollonius of Tralles die?
Apollonius of Tralles died in 160 BC.
What was Apollonius of Tralles's occupation?
Apollonius of Tralles was a sculptor.
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