Fidias
12.40x6.00 m
Colossal Statue of Athena at Pellene
Artist
FidiasDescription
The Colossal Statue of Athena at Pellene was a grand depiction of the goddess Athena, created by the ancient Greek sculptor Phidias. This statue represented Athena as a warlike figure, marked by its impressive scale and intricate details.
Historical Context
This statue was part of a series of works by Phidias that celebrated the goddess Athena, contributing to the religious and cultural landscape of ancient Greece during the 5th century BC.
Artistic Movement
Classical Greek Sculpture
Year
2001
Materials
Bronze, Gold, and Ivory
Technique
Chryselephantine
Conservation Status
unknown
Location
Unknow
Provenance
Commissioned by the city of Pellene in Achaea, part of Phidias's larger oeuvre dedicated to Athena.
Inscriptions & Signatures
No known inscriptions or signatures have survived.
References & Bibliography
Plutarch and Pausanias document the existence and significance of the statue in ancient texts.