Nabis
/ (French nabi) /
a group of French artists much influenced by Gauguin, including Bonnard and Vuillard, who reacted against the naturalism of the impressionists: See also synthetism
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Besides these mistakes, he says that Nabis started on his return from Messenia by the gate on the road to Tegea.
The Histories of Polybius, Vol. II (of 2) | PolybiusIf his guest refused to do so, Nabis would invite him to visit his wife, and lead the unsuspecting man close to the statue.
The Story of the Greeks | H. A. GuerberBricks stamped by King Nabis (early second century) have been found at Sparta.
How to Observe in Archaeology | VariousWhen Philopœmen heard how cruel Nabis was, he wanted to free Sparta from his tyranny.
The Story of the Greeks | H. A. GuerberThey further mentioned the cases of Philip and Nabis in Greece.
The Histories of Polybius, Vol. II (of 2) | Polybius
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