Lysippos Epoesen (1996)

Lysippos from Sikyon of Corinth, Greece, lived in the 4th century BC. He chose Bronze as his medium. His works, however, have reached us in copies from Marble. Destined to become Alexander the Great's exclusive portraitist, he changed forever the art of his time by capturing the instantaneous moment of action introducing ingenious aesthetic and dramatic innovations. His style - characterizing the art of the new Hellenistic era - became the ideal model for sculpture inspiring subsequent artists throughout Europe. In the film, the Spirit of Bronze and the Spirit of Marble guide us on a journey through time researching the story of the mythical sculptor.