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Polygnotus

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Polygnotus [ˌpɒlɪgˈnəʊtəs]
n
(Biographies / Polygnotus (5th century bc-5th century bc) M, Greek, ARTS AND CRAFTS: painter) 5th century bc, Greek painter: associated with Cimon in rebuilding Athens


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Polygnotus depicted men as nobler than they are, Pauson as less noble, Dionysius drew them true to life.
The Poetics of Aristotle by Aristotle View in context
However, the difference is not great, yet young men ought not to view the paintings of Pauso, but of Polygnotus, or any other painter or statuary who expresses manners.
A Treatise on Government by Aristotle View in context
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