Eupompus

Ancient Greek artist

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Also known as Eupompos of Sikyon

Born: 5th century BCE
Died: 4th century BCE
Birthplace: Sicyon
Occupation: painter

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Eupompus was the founder of the great Sicyonic school of painting, which flourished in the 4th century BC at Sicyon in Ancient Greece. He was eclipsed by his successors, and is chiefly remembered for the advice which he is said to have given to Lysippus: to follow nature rather than any master.

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Time period: classical antiquity
Sex or gender: male
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