About Menecrates
Born 150 BC. Menecrates was a Greek sculptor.
Menecrates (; ) was an ancient Greek sculptor who flourished during the 2nd century BC. Little is known about him except that, according to Pliny the Elder, he was the teacher of Apollonius of Tralles and Tauriscus, the sculptors (also according to Pliny) of the Farnese Bull.
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Who was Menecrates?
ancient Greek sculptor, father of Apollonios and Tauriskos
When was Menecrates born?
Menecrates was born in 150 BC.
What was Menecrates's occupation?
Menecrates was a sculptor.
What nationality was Menecrates?
Menecrates was Greek.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Menecrates (sculptor)
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