About Callistratus
Callistratus was a Roman writer and philosopher.
Callistratus , Greek sophist and rhetorician, probably flourished in the 3rd (or possibly 4th) century CE. He wrote (also known by the Latin title , and Greek title ), descriptions of fourteen works of art in stone or brass by distinguished artists. This little work is usually edited with the Eikones of Philostratus (whose form it imitates).
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Who was Callistratus?
Greek sophist and rhetorician
What was Callistratus's occupation?
Callistratus was a writer and philosopher.
What nationality was Callistratus?
Callistratus was Roman.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Callistratus (sophist)
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