Agatharchus

Biography

Agatharchus, also known as Agatarch, was an ancient Greek painter who lived in the mid-5th century BCE. He was born around 500 BCE on the island of Samos and was the son of Evdemus. Agatharchus worked in Athens during the period known as the "Age of Pericles." He became known as a painter who created scenery for theatrical productions, notably for tragedies by playwrights such as Aeschylus and Sophocles. He applied rules of perspective in his work, reflecting his high level of skill. His artistic activity is linked to the school of Polygnotus, a prominent painter of that time. Agatharchus lived and worked during the classical era of Greece, influencing the development of painting and theatrical art. He is believed to have died around 460 BCE.