Alkamenes
Definition
A renowned ancient Greek sculptor of the 5th century BC, a contemporary and likely a pupil of Phidias, active in Athens and Lemnos. He is famous for his statues created in the classical style, combining perfection of form with great delicacy of detail, among his most famous works being 'Aphrodite in the Gardens' and representations of the gods Hermes and Hephaestus.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Alkamenes
- Alcamenes
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Proper masculine noun, stable singular structural declension. |
| Formation | Ancient Greek proper name (Alkaménes), composed of roots suggesting strength and endurance. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [al.ka.ˈme.nes] |
| Source | Oxford Classical Dictionary and Art History Archives |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Muzeul expune o copie romană în marmură după faimoasa sculptură a lui Alkamenes.
EN: The museum exhibits a Roman marble copy after the famous sculpture by Alkamenes.
RO: Istoricii de artă dezbat dacă anumite reliefuri de pe Partenon au fost create direct de Alkamenes.
EN: Art historians debate whether certain reliefs on the Parthenon were created directly by Alkamenes.
RO: Stilul lui Alkamenes se recunoaște prin modul realist și curgător în care sunt sculptate faldurile hainelor.
EN: Alkamenes' style is recognized by the realistic and flowing way the drapery folds are sculpted.
Idioms & Phrases
Stilul lui Alkamenes / Alkamenes' style
RO: Manieră artistică caracterizată prin trecerea de la rigiditatea arhaică la naturalismul clasic elen.
EN: An artistic manner characterized by the transition from archaic rigidity to classical Hellenic naturalism.
Afrodita lui Alkamenes / Aphrodite of Alkamenes
RO: Capodoperă sculpturală antică, lăudată de Pliniu cel Bătrân pentru grația și frumusețea sa ideală.
EN: An ancient sculptural masterpiece, praised by Pliny the Elder for its ideal grace and beauty.
Școala lui Alkamenes / School of Alkamenes
RO: Grup de ucenici și continuatori din Attica care au preluat tehnicile maestrului în turnarea bronzului.
EN: A group of disciples and followers in Attica who adopted the master's techniques in bronze casting.
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