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Polygnotos

Ancient Greek vase painter

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About Polygnotos

Polygnotos was a red-figure vase painter, vase painter and attic vase-painter.

Polygnotos (active approx. 450 – 420 BCE), a Greek vase-painter in Athens, is considered one of the most important vase painters of the red figure style of the high-classical period. He received his training in the workshop of the Niobid Painter and specialized in monumental vases, as in the manner of Polygnotos of Thasos, after whom he probably designated himself. He was the leading vase painter of the Group of Polygnotos which carries his name.

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Important facts

Born
Attica
Occupation
Red-figure vase painter, vase painter, Attic vase-painter

Frequently asked questions

Who was Polygnotos?

ancient Greek vase painter

When was Polygnotos born?

Polygnotos was born in Attica.

What was Polygnotos's occupation?

Polygnotos was a red-figure vase painter, vase painter and attic vase-painter.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Polygnotos

Β· Wikidata: Q1972156

Β· DBpedia: Polygnotos (vase painter)

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