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Protogenes

Ancient Greek painter from Kaunos

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Also known as Protogenes of Kaunos

Born: 4th century BCE
Died: 4th century BCE
Birthplace: Kaunos
, Xanthos
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1.Stated in Suda
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Occupation: painter
Languages spoken, written or signed: Ancient Greek

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Protogenes was an ancient Greek painter, a contemporary rival of Apelles. As with the other famous ancient Greek painters, none of his work has survived, and it is known only from literary references and (brief) descriptions.

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IIalysuspainting by Protogenes

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Sex or gender: male
Different from: Protogenes
Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired applies to jurisdiction: worldwide
Name: Protogenes(1850)
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1.Stated in lives of the most excellent painters,sculptors,and architects
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Given name: Πρωτογένης
Significant place: Kaunos
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1.Stated in Life of Demetrius
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