Scopas, a Greek sculptor, was born on which island?

Scopas, the Greek sculptor, was born on the island of Paros.

Paros was an important Cycladic centre famed for its fine white marble, a material widely prized by Greek sculptors. Scopas’ connection with the island is reflected in the traditional name “Scopas of Paros.” His father was Aristander of Paros, who was also a sculptor, suggesting that Scopas emerged from an established artistic environment.

Scopas flourished in the fourth century BC and worked across the Greek world. He was associated with major architectural and sculptural projects, including the Temple of Athena Alea at Tegea and the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus. He also worked alongside Praxiteles, another of the best-known sculptors of the late Classical period.

Many of Scopas’ original works are lost, but ancient copies and literary descriptions preserve his reputation. His art was especially associated with emotional intensity: figures such as Meleager and Pothos were admired for expressive faces, dramatic movement, and psychological feeling. Paros can therefore be linked both to his birthplace and to the broader marble tradition that shaped Greek sculpture.