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The Discobolus (Paperback)
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The Discobolus (Paperback)
Series: Objects in Focus
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Loot Price R166
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The Discobolus or discus-thrower is a marvellous classical piece of
sculpture that over time has come to mean different things to
different people. Originally cast in bronze by the fifth-century BC
sculptor Myron, the composition portraying an athlete preparing to
throw his discus captures a moment of action perfectly: the tensed
body looks as if it is merely pausing and about to burst into life
at any moment. An enduring pattern of energy, Myrons statue of
harmonious proportions is a fantastic representation of the
athletic ideal and an embodiment of the male Greek body beautiful.
Sadly, the original statue has long been lost; however, it was so
admired by the Romans that numerous marble copies were made. This
book tells the story of Myron's Discobolus both as an
archaeological artefact and bearer of meaning. Focusing on the
Townley Discobolus, the Roman marble copy excavated from Hadrians
Villa in Lazio, Italy, this illustrated introduction explores the
history and significance of the statue in both classical and modern
times in light of ancient discus throwing, Myron's other works, and
the artistic, intellectual and philosophical context of the Greek
world.
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