Pheidias and the Golden Age of Greek Sculpture

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the life and work of Pheidias, the most famous sculptor of ancient Greece, who oversaw the artistic program of Pericles' building project on the Acropolis. They discuss his colossal chryselephantine statues of Athena Parthenos and Zeus at Olympia, the techniques used to create them, and the political and religious significance of these masterpieces. The conversation also delves into Pheidias's trial for embezzlement, his exile, and the mystery of his workshop at Olympia, where excavators found tools and molds. They touch on the ancient accounts of Pheidias by Strabo, Pausanias, and Plutarch, and how his work shaped the Classical ideal of beauty. #Pheidias #Phidias #AthenaParthenos #ZeusAtOlympia #Chryselephantine #Acropolis #Pericles #GreekSculpture #ClassicalArt #Olympia #Parthenon #AncientGreece #FexingoHistory #ArtHistory #GoldenAge #PheidiasTrial #Pausanias #Plutarch #Athens #Sparta Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo