Phidias (Greek: Φειδίας)
some one wished it there
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Some parts were constructed/sculptured on site and some in the nearby workshop of Phidias. The material used were ebony. ivory and gold. In Greece is known as ''the golden-ivory statue of Zeus''.
The statue of Zeus was built for Zeus.
The Statue of Zeus at Olympia was built by the renowned Greek sculptor Phidias around 430 BC. It was constructed using a wooden frame covered in ivory plates and gold panels to create a majestic and lifelike representation of the god Zeus. The statue was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, showcasing the advanced sculpting and artistic techniques of the time.
i dont know which one you mean but ill assume the one in olympia which was built around 432b.c.
The statue of Zeus was built in Olympia.
The purpose of the statue was to honor the god Zeus.
Phidias made the Zeus statue at Olympia.
the statue of Zeus was built to honor Zeus and to show his glory to passing visitors. the statue of Zeus was built to honor Zeus and to show his glory to passing visitors.
The statue of Zeus is bout 400 feet tall.
why was the statue of zeus at olympia is so important