ge of the figure's weight in an expressive split second of time
             that has stood for over two millenniums.
             Phidias was another major sculptor of the early classical period. He was responsible for
             the amazing marble decorations of the Parthenon. His sculptures also show a realism that had not
             been seen before. All of the very famous sculptors at this time enjoyed a step of celebrity
             standing. Phidias was probably the greatest sculptor/celebrity. He was helped by the powerful
             political leader Pericles who was rebuilding Athens. Pericles noticed the sculptor's skill and
             control of the material and made Phidias chief architect, sculptor, painter and designer of the new
             buildings being made on the Acropolis, among other public works programs. One of the
             legendary sculptures by Phidias was his creation of the enormous statue of Athena made of gold
             and ivory in the temple, as well as the novel, celebrated molding built behind the columns of the
             Parthenon, 4 feet high and 523 feet long. The molding was a vivid illustration of the religious
             parade that took place in Athens to honor the goddess Athena every four years. It stands as one
             of the greatest reliefs in the world because of the rhythmic movements and the lack of repeated
             stiff forms, so often seen on monumental moldings throughout his
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