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The Greatest Painting Contest

Posted on June 12, 2008 by 100swallows

The two greatest painters of classical times—Zeuxis and Parhassius—met in a duel. Who was better? Zeuxis with a smile of superiority showed his painting first—a bunch of grapes. They were astoundingly realistic. Some birds flew down to steal them, crashing … Continue reading →

Posted in aesthetics, art, art history, great artists, Greek art, oil painting | Tagged astuteness, duel, Greek painters, painters, painting contest, Parhassius, prize, realism, the best painter, Zeuxis | 9 Comments

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