the sculpture is created in an athletic stance which is part of movement
è the discus thrower statue reveals a taste for grace and form in a nude male athlete. It also seems to support athletic involvement.
It reveals that the Greeks appreciated athletic events and good looks!
The Discus Thrower, or Discobolus, is a famous ancient Greek sculpture created by the sculptor Myron around 450 BCE. It was made to celebrate the athleticism and idealized human form of athletes in ancient Greece, reflecting the cultural importance of physical fitness and competition. The sculpture captures the dynamic motion and intensity of the discus throw, embodying the values of harmony, balance, and beauty in art and sports. It also served as an inspiration for future generations, influencing the representation of athleticism in Western art.
The original Greek bronze by Myron of Eleutherai was lost, and all that survive are the Roman marble (and other) copies we see today. There are links to posts on the Discobolus (or Discobolos) and you can use them to see the sculpture and get more information on this recognizable piece of classic art.
3 meter high
Michael Robertson - discus thrower - was born in 1983.
Believe it or not, it is called discus throwing.
to throw
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Myron
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discus thrower
A discus is a very heavy stone that was thrown by men. The discus was an indicator of great strength and heroism.
There's an Israeli discus thrower with that surname...
Beatrice Faumuina is a former discus thrower from New Zealand.
He made the Discobolus, a discus thrower.