Myron, Discobolus (Discus Thrower)


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 (Palazzo Massimo alle Terme)

Discobolus of Myron
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Cite this page as: Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker, "Myron, Discobolus (Discus Thrower)," in Smarthistory, December 9, 2015, accessed March 19, 2024, https://smarthistory.org/myron-discobolus-discus-thrower/.