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Working about a famous Greek artist Pheidias Pheidias Pheidias Pheidias Pheidias 3rd Primary School of Riza Zakynthos GREECEnthos Pheidias A Greek Sculptor of the Fifth Century BC 490 BC – 430 BC Biography Pheidias was an Athenian sculptor, the son of Charmides, and is generally acknowledged as the greatest ancient Greek sculptor and instigator of the classical style of the 5th and 4th centuries BC. No originals of his work exist, but his recognition as a renowned sculptor has been guaranteed due to the praise of ancient writers, as well as the influence his sculptures had on the development of the art. Pheidias is known to have been closely connected with Pericles, as his friend and also as his adviser. When Pericles rose to power in 449 B.C. he set out to beautify Athens once more after the victory over Persia. Pheidias was placed in charge of artistic activities as the superintendent of public works. He was commissioned to build the major statues for the city, and was paid by Pericles with money from the Delian League. It is generally believed that Pheidias directed and supervised the construction of the Parthenon, as well as designing the sculptural decoration, of which the surviving pieces can be found in the British museum (the Elgin Marbles). Pheidias in his studio There are varying accounts of Pheidias' death, but it is generally acknowledged that he became the target of Pericles' political enemies, due to his close connection with him. Targetting Pheidias was an attempt to harm Pericles' status. They first accused him of stealing gold from the Athena Parthenos in 432 BC, however Pheidias was able to prove his innocence. They then charged him with impiety, based on the fact that he had included portraits of Pericles and himself in the decorations of Athena's shield. It was formerly believed that Pheidias died in prison shortly after this, however it is now more likely that he was exiled to Elis were he lived out the rest of his days. A small sample of his Work The Caryatid Porch of the Erechtheion, Athens, 421–407 BC Zeus at Olympia The west pediment of the Parthenon Athena Parthenos Our work about Pheidias