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 …

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.

Jul 27, 2025 · Few artworks capture the essence of Greek athleticism like the Discobolus, or “Discus Thrower.” This iconic statue, attributed to the 5th-century BCE sculptor Myron, is one …

The Discobolos is an exemplar of action statuary of the Classical period. The athlete is poised at the moment of highest tension, when he has swung his arm back and is about to fling the …

Myron, Discobolus (Discus Thrower), Roman copy of an ancient Greek bronze from c. 450 B.C.E., Classical Period (Palazzo Massimo alle Terme)

The Discobolus stood as a symbol of status, coveted for its astonishing display of human agility and strength. The discus-thrower was also admired for capturing an unmatched representation …

The Discobolus, or “Discus Thrower,” is one of the most celebrated ancient Greek sculptures, embodying the ideals of athleticism, beauty, and human achievement in the context of …

Sep 16, 2024 · Nazi ideology appropriated a masterpiece of Greek sculpture to celebrate the supremacy of the Germanic race. Delighted by this, Hitler acquired the Lancellotti Discobolus …

…most famous work is the Discobolos (“Discus Thrower”), of which a Roman copy survives. Another of Myron’s works surviving in copy is a sculpture of Athena with the satyr Marsyas. …

The Townley Discobolus is a Roman reproduction of a 5th century Greek Bronze, yet it has one major difference from its original source material. When it was restored in the 18th century, the …