Ictinus

Neither was it the shade of Ictinus, the building's architect; nor that of Phidias, who sculpted the gold-and-ivory effigy of the goddess that nearly touched the inner sanctum's forty-foot ceiling.

Grading the New Acropolis Filler, Martin 2009

This represents seventy-five great artists of all ages, in conversation, assembled in groups on either hand of a central elevation of white marble steps, on the topmost of which are three thrones filled by the creators of the Parthenon: architect Phidias, sculptor Ictinus, and painter Apelles, symbolizing the unity of these arts.

Paul Delaroche – Hemicycle of the Ecole des Beaux-Arts 1841 | ultraorange.net 2008

This represents seventy-five great artists of all ages, in conversation, assembled in groups on either hand of a central elevation of white marble steps, on the topmost of which are three thrones filled by the creators of the Parthenon: architect Phidias, sculptor Ictinus, and painter Apelles, symbolizing the unity of these arts.

2008 April | ultraorange.net 2008

For Callicrates and Ictinus built the Parthenon; the chapel at Eleusis, where the mysteries were celebrated, was begun by Coroebus, who erected the pillars that stand upon the floor or pavement, and joined them to the architraves; and after his death Metagenes of Xypete added the frieze and the upper line of columns; Xenocles of Cholargus roofed or arched the lantern on the top of the temple of Castor and

The Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans Plutarch 2003

But behind the cavalry the Thespians, led by Ictinus, turned and fled from the field.

Lion Of Macedon Gemmell, David 1990

‘I will see you in an hour, Ictinus - with the other Boeotarchs,’ snapped Epaminondas.

Lion Of Macedon Gemmell, David 1990

‘You cannot have thought this through,’ said Ictinus.

Lion Of Macedon Gemmell, David 1990

On the extreme right were the Thespians under Ictinus, forming their phalanx behind Parmenion and the 400 horsemen.

Lion Of Macedon Gemmell, David 1990

Ictinus irritated him, but as the elected representative of Thespiae he had to be tolerated.

Lion Of Macedon Gemmell, David 1990

‘We will not engage them in open battle, will we, Epaminondas?’ asked Ictinus.

Lion Of Macedon Gemmell, David 1990