The ancient Greek contemporaries Ictinus, Callicrates, and Phidias, are jointly credited in the creation of the Parthenon, in Athens, during the rule of Pericles, circa -440.
Although nothing is known about his life or artistic personality, Iktinos, along with Kallikrates, acted as the architect of the Parthenon, according to Plutarch.
Ictinus and Callicrates with Phidias at Archiplanet —
Callicrates collaborated with the architect Ictinus in designing the Parthenon (dedicated 438 bc) on the Acropolis in Athens in the severe Doric style.
He also built temples in the lighter Ionic style, including the Temple of Athena Nike (427 bc), or Wingless Victory, in Athens.
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