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Polykleitos the Younger

400 BC – 360 BC

4th-century BC Greek architect and sculptor

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About Polykleitos the Younger

Lived 400 BC – 360 BC. Polykleitos the Younger was a Greek sculptor and architect.

Polykleitos the Younger (; fl. ) was an Ancient Greek sculptor of athletes. His greatest achievements, however, were as an architect. Polykleitos the Younger was the architect of the Theatre and Tholos at Epidaurus. Started around 360 BC, the Tholos exhibited elaborate detailing, especially on the Corinthian capitals of its interior columns. These columns would influence most later designs for that order. He was the son of the Classical Greek sculptor Polykleitos, the Elder. Later in his life, Polykleitos built many other works of art, most of his work on athletes.

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Important facts

Born
400 BC, Argos
Birth century
Died
360 BC
Occupation
Nationality
Also known as
Polykleitos, Polyclitus, Polycletus

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People whose lives overlapped Polykleitos the Younger's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Polykleitos the Younger?

4th-century BC Greek architect and sculptor

When was Polykleitos the Younger born?

Polykleitos the Younger was born in 400 BC in Argos.

When did Polykleitos the Younger die?

Polykleitos the Younger died in 360 BC.

What was Polykleitos the Younger's occupation?

Polykleitos the Younger was a sculptor and architect.

What nationality was Polykleitos the Younger?

Polykleitos the Younger was Greek.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Polykleitos the Younger

· Wikidata: Q1342867

· DBpedia: Polykleitos the Younger

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