A statue done in 450BC by Myron is known as 'Discobus" and survives only in Roman copies. This statue shows a dramatic break from the archaic tradition of stiff, very frontal statues like the 'Kouros". Myron depicts an athelete in the midst of action, one can see the concentrated force and tension in the action. This piece is in a Transitional era of art, motion is depicted but in only one plane.
Believe it or not, it is called discus throwing.
There's an Israeli discus thrower with that surname...
Abstract art and expressionism are two characteristics of modern art. Other modern art characteristics include minimal art, pop art, surrealism, cubism, and expressionism.
Myron's discus thrower is considered less realistic than idealistic because it emphasizes the beauty of the human form and athleticism over anatomical accuracy. The figure is portrayed in a moment of perfect concentration and grace, with an exaggerated pose that highlights muscularity and symmetry, rather than a true-to-life depiction of the physical act of throwing. This idealization reflects the Greek values of beauty, harmony, and the pursuit of excellence, prioritizing aesthetics over realism in its representation of the athlete.
In the Olympic game of discus throw, competitors must throw a heavy disc-shaped object called a discus from a circular area measuring 2.5 meters in diameter. The thrower must keep one foot inside the circle and cannot step outside the boundary during the throw. The distance of the throw is measured from the edge of the circle to where the discus first makes contact with the ground, and athletes typically have a set number of attempts to achieve their best throw. Throws that land outside the designated sector or involve any fouls are disqualified.
the sculpture is created in an athletic stance which is part of movement
Michael Robertson - discus thrower - was born in 1983.
Believe it or not, it is called discus throwing.
to throw
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Myron
è the discus thrower statue reveals a taste for grace and form in a nude male athlete. It also seems to support athletic involvement.
Myron
discus thrower
A discus is a very heavy stone that was thrown by men. The discus was an indicator of great strength and heroism.
3 meter high
There's an Israeli discus thrower with that surname...