Scopas

Biography

Scopas was an ancient Greek sculptor and architect active during the Late Classical period and a representative of the Neo-Attic school. He was born in 395 BCE on the island of Paros in Greece. In his artistic practice, Scopas was one of the first masters of the classical era to focus on the use of marble, largely abandoning the traditional bronze that had been favored by his predecessors such as Myron and Polykleitos. Among his notable works are the pediments of the Temple of Athena Alea, the sculpture of the head of Meleager, the statue of Aphrodite at Elis, and the figure of Pothos. Scopas’ career spanned a significant period, extending up to around 350 BCE. His contributions left a noticeable mark on the history of ancient Greek sculpture and architecture.