The Discobolus ( Discus Thrower)
Artist was a man named Myron.
Date of its creation is 460-450 BC.
Housed in the National Museum of Rome, showed at the palazzo massimo.
Theme- The discus thrower was a sign of nobility of the human beings, it represents beauty of the male body in sport and what man can achieve.
The Discobolus, also known as the “Discus Thrower” was one of the first statues to be made and positioned the way it was. It showed great strength and athleticism and was also said to show balance and harmony. Created by Myron, the Discobolus is as trademark, the body is neatly proportioned, very detailed too.
The Discus Thrower was a work of art called Nude art. That represented masculine beauty for the people,
Artist was a man named Myron.
Date of its creation is 460-450 BC.
Housed in the National Museum of Rome, showed at the palazzo massimo.
Theme- The discus thrower was a sign of nobility of the human beings, it represents beauty of the male body in sport and what man can achieve.
The Discobolus, also known as the “Discus Thrower” was one of the first statues to be made and positioned the way it was. It showed great strength and athleticism and was also said to show balance and harmony. Created by Myron, the Discobolus is as trademark, the body is neatly proportioned, very detailed too.
The Discus Thrower was a work of art called Nude art. That represented masculine beauty for the people,