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Organizing and summarizing search results for youThe Discobolus of Myron is a Greek sculpture completed at the start of the Classical Period. It depicts a youthful ancient Greek athlete throwing a discus. The statue is an example of action statuary and captures a moment that exemplifies rhythm, harmony, and equilibrium. Myron is widely regarded as the first sculptor to perfect this technique.2 Sources - See moreSee all on Wikipedia
Discobolus - Wikipedia
The Discobolus by Myron ("discus thrower", Greek: Δισκοβόλος, Diskobólos) is an ancient Greek sculpture completed at the start of the Classical period in around 460–450 BC that depicts an ancient Greek athlete throwing a discus. Its Greek original in bronze lost, the work is known through numerous … See more
Myron's Discobolus was long known from descriptions, such as the dialogue in Lucian of Samosata's work Philopseudes:
When you came into the hall," he said, "didn't you notice a totally gorgeous statue up there, by … See morePrior to this statue's discovery, the term Discobolus had been applied in the 17th and 18th centuries to a standing figure holding a discus, a Discophoros, which Ennio Quirino Visconti identified as … See more
After the discovery of the Discobolus Palombara a second notable Discobolus was excavated, at Hadrian's Villa in 1790, and was purchased by the English antiquary and art dealer established in Rome, Thomas Jenkins, at public auction in 1792. (Another … See more
• Myron's Discobolus Archived 2014-10-07 at the Wayback Machine A discussion about the sculpture between Beth Harris and Steven Zucker on video at Khan Academy/Smarthistory
• British Museum collection record, GR 1805.7-3.43 (Sculpture 250). See moreWikipedia text under CC-BY-SA license Discobolus Statue - A Look at the Disc Thrower Statue From …
Apr 28, 2022 · Myron’s Discobolus (460–450 BC) was a bronze sculpture of the Classical period in Greek art that portrayed a discus thrower.
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The Diskobolos of Myron is a Greek sculpture that represents a youthful ancient Greek athlete, poised as if ready to spin around and release the discus. The original Greek bronze dates from …
Discobolus of Myron - On Art and Aesthetics
Apr 12, 2016 · The Discobolus or “discus thrower” is one of the most iconic artworks of classical antiquity. Originally sculpted in bronze by an Athenian man called Myron (born in the fortress-city of Eleutherae in the 5th century BC), the …
The Discobolus of Myron - Claremont Colleges
The Discobolus was first sculpted in Greece around 460-450 BCE by Myron of Eleutherae. Myron was redeemed as a renowned sculptor, known for his depictions of animals. The Discobolus …
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The Discobolus - Hidden History
Mar 28, 2017 · The original Greek statue was cast in bronze in the mid-fifth century BC and continued to be much admired as a masterpiece into Roman times, when several copies were made before the original was lost. Thus the …
Discobolus | statue by Myron | Britannica
In Western sculpture: Early Classical (c. 500–450 bce) …most famous work is the Discobolos (“Discus Thrower”), of which a Roman copy survives. Another of Myron’s works surviving in …
What to Know About the Greek Discobolus, a …
Jul 25, 2024 · Discover how the Greek Discobolus sculpture—also known as the "Discus Thrower"—has captivated audiences for more than two millennia.
Myron, Discobolus (Discus Thrower) - Smarthistory
Coiled with athletic energy, balance, and the promise of movement, see the potential of an idealized human body. Myron, Discobolus (Discus Thrower), Roman copy of an ancient Greek bronze from c. 450 B.C.E., Classical Period …
The Discobolus - Museo Omero
The “Discobolo” (Discobolus) is a bronze sculpture made by Myron in 455 BCE. The Museo Omero has a copy from true cast of a Roman marble copy found at Hadrian’s Villa in Tivoli. The head is modern, dating to the late eighteenth …
Myron’s Discobolus, a Peerless Olympic Symbol - Le …
Sep 16, 2024 · This famous statue, originally in bronze, depicts a discus thrower in action. It is rooted in the ‘Severe style’, characterised in 460–450 BC by great sobriety, an anatomically detailed representation of human bodies, and …
14 Astonishing Facts About Discobolus Of Myron
Sep 12, 2023 · The Discobolus of Myron is a famous ancient Greek sculpture representing a discus thrower, known for its dynamic pose and influence on later artists during the …
The Discobolus: Greeks, Nazis and the body beautiful - BBC
Mar 24, 2015 · Discovered in 1791 in Hadrian’s Villa at Tivoli, but inaccurately restored so that its head faces in the wrong direction, this sculpture is a centrepiece of Defining Beauty: The Body …
Discobolus (Discus Thrower) - U.S. National Park Service
Oct 10, 2024 · Dedicated in 1956, the discus thrower was a gift from Italy to thank the United States for returning art that was looted by Nazis during World War II. The column on which the …
Discus Thrower (Discobolus) - ringlingdocents.org
The Discobolus ("discus thrower") is a famous Roman marble copy of a lost Greek bronze original of Myron completed during the zenith of the classical period between 460-450 BC. Myron's …
Discobolus by Myron - (Intro to Humanities) - Fiveable
The Discobolus, or 'Discus Thrower', is a famous ancient Greek sculpture created by the sculptor Myron around 450 BCE. This iconic statue represents an athlete in the moment of throwing a …
The beauty of an athletic gesture… the discobolus
The Museum of Archaeology possesses two plaster casts of the famous Discobolus crafted by Mirone around 455 B.C., perhaps for the city of Sparta. The original bronze is not preserved, …
Discobolus: Sculpture By Myron | Art 2025 - cultureoeuvre.com
Jan 22, 2025 · One of the most famous statues of antiquity is called "Discobolus". This is the first classical sculpture to depict a person in motion. The author of the bronze composition is …
Discobolus - (Intro to Art) - Vocab, Definition, Explanations
The Discobolus, or 'Discus Thrower,' is a famous ancient Greek sculpture that represents an athlete in the act of throwing a discus. This iconic work highlights the Greek ideals of physical …
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