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Myron, Discobolus (Discus Thrower)

by Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker

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
by Matthew Brennan
on Sketchfab

Smarthistory images for teaching and learning:

Myron, Discobolus

Myron, Discobolus, fragmented copy

Myron, Discobolus (two)

Myron, Discobolus, detail of discus

Myron, Discobolus (head on)

Myron, Discobolus, detail of face

Myron, Discobolus, detail of feet

Myron, Discobolus, from back

Myron, Discobolus (oblique)

Myron, Discobolus with 2nd fragment

Myron, Discobolus (old installation)

Myron, Discobolus, upper body

Myron, Discobolus from right

Myron, Discobolus, detail of head

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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 June 9, 2023, https://smarthistory.org/myron-discobolus-discus-thrower/.