praxiteles

/prækˈsɪtɪliːz/

Definitions

1. noun

A Greek sculptor of the 4th century BC, famous for his statues of the gods, particularly the statue of Hermes at Olympia.

“The museum’s collection of ancient Greek art features a remarkable statue of Hermes by Praxiteles.”

Synonyms

  • artist
  • sculptor

Antonyms

  • destroyer
  • vandal