Beacon Lights of History, Vol 3: Ancient Achievements by John Lord · Mentor New York
The Fine Arts, Part 4
·20 min·1 clip
Polygnotus, a contemporary of Phidias, painted the Temple of Delphi for free.
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Greek painting moves from shadow outlines to illusion, foreshortening, and rival masters.
The Fine Arts, Part 4 follows Greek painting from the first outline of a shadow to inner markings, light and shade, and colors set according to nature.
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