Praxiteles is one of the most famous sculptors in ancient Greece. He was active in the 4th century BC and was famous for his superb sculpting skills and the ultimate expression of human beauty. As a representative of the late ancient Greek sculpture art, his works are highly praised for their natural lines and realistic shapes, especially in expressing the fluidity of the human body and the delicate muscle texture, which is perfect.
One of Praxiteles’ most famous works is “Aphrodite of Knidos”, which is the first statue to depict the mythological goddess Aphrodite as a completely naked image, breaking the traditional taboos of the time. It is this statue that established his immortal status in the history of Greek art. In addition to “Aphrodite”, he also created many other mythological statues, many of which are statues of Greek goddesses. Greek goddess statues represent the interpretation of mythology and beauty in ancient Greek art, and Praxiteles is the epitome of this interpretation.
Praxiteles’ works were not only popular in ancient Greece, but also influenced the sculpture style of the Roman Empire, becoming the object of imitation and learning for later sculptors. Through the delicate expression in his works, he made people feel the unique aesthetic concept of ancient Greek art and promoted the transformation of sculpture art from rational to emotional expression.
