Pamphilus of

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: , fourth century BC) was a

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ian painter and head of

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ian school. Under his influence painting became a regular part of Greek classical education, and a number of his pupils went on to become well-known painters.

Career

Pamphilus was the disciple of

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, the founder of the

ian school of painting, and worked to establish this school. Of his own works we have mostly scanty accounts; but he was well known and respected as a teacher of his style of art. Among those who paid price for his tuition were

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, Pausias and

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the painter of

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. According to Pliny, Pamphilus was an educated man, both in literacy and mathematics. He promoted the importance of education to the development of skilful painting.

Legacy

The prominence of Pamphilus' school of painting contributed to the acceptance of painting as important to the education of noble youth. His ideas about the incorporation of mathematical skills in painting were quoted centuries later as evidence that painting was a science.

References

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Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology The ''Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology'' is a biographical dictionary of classical antiquity, edited by William Smith (lexicographer), William Smith and originally published in London by John Taylor (English publisher), Tayl ...

) * * Kehayas Gounaris, Ioannis (2016)
Πάμφιλος ὁ Ἀμφιπολίτης - Pamphilus the Amphipolitan
Σέρρες. ISBN 978-960-88423-8-0. Ancient Greek painters Ancient Macedonian painters Sicyon 4th-century BC Macedonians Ancient Macedonians in Greece proper Artists of ancient Amphipolis {{AncientGreece-bio-stub