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Boston MFA 1972.850 |
Although nothing survives of the actual Lesche paintings, it is possible to begin to understand their importance and impact on the arts by a comparison of contemporaneous vase paintings and sculpture. According to ancient testimonia, Polygnotos was known for his multi-figured compositions that employed several ground lines, his use of wind-blown draperies and most importantly, his ability to express emotion.
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Introduction | Archaeology | Reconstruction | The Paintings | Layout and Design | Material and Color | The Iliupersis | Epigram by Simonides | The Nekyia | Chronology | Kimon | Knidos | Reflections in Other Media | The Niobid Painter | Drapery | Sculpture | Conclusion | Bibliography
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