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Stephan Vladislavovich Bakałowicz (Polish, 1857-1947) Discus thrower, 1889 Omsk Regional Museum of Fine Arts named after. M.A.Vrubel
#Stephan Vladislavovich Bakałowicz#polish art#polish#discus thrower#1800s#art#fine art#european art#classical art#europe#european#oil painting#fine arts#europa#mediterranean#southern europe#cradle of civilization#painting#artwork#male#western civilization
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N. Dumbadze, discus thrower 1950s
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THE DISCOBOLUS (DISCUS-THROWER) | 450 BCE | by MYRON
THE DISCOBOLUS is a renowned GREEK sculpture depicting an athlete about to throw a discus. It is considered one of the masterpieces of classical GREEK art and a testament to the skill and artistry of the sculptor, MYRON.
The sculpture captures the athlete in a mid-throw, with his body coiled and poised in anticipation. His left arm is drawn back, ready to release the discus. The figure is rendered with an incredible sense of movement and tension, as if frozen in time. MYRON employed a technique revealing the underlying musculature. This technique showcased MYRON'S mastery of anatomy and the ability to convey movement through the depiction of form.
THE DISCOBOLUS is also notable for its use of contraposto, a pose where the weight of the body is shifted to one leg, creating a dynamic and asymmetrical composition. This technique emphasizes the athlete's athleticism and the tension in his body as he prepares to throw.
THE DISCOBOLUS celebrates the physical prowess and athleticism of the GREEKS. It encapsulates the spirit of competition and the pursuit of excellence that was so important to GREEK culture. Beyond its athletic and aesthetic significance, THE DISCOBOLUS has also been interpreted as a symbol of balance, harmony, and the pursuit of perfection. It represents the ideals of classical GREECE and continues to inspire awe and admiration in viewers today.
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Discobolus, discus thrower statue. A young adult male discus thrower.
#discus#discobolus#statue#statues#thrower#discus thrower#discus throwers#a statue#human statue#sport#sports#athletics#photography#photo#photograph#picture#photos#photographs#image#a statue photo
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oh meddy..
#in another life he’s an olympic discus thrower#not a very good one. but still#paris masters#tennis#daniil medvedev
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#J C Leyendecker - The Discus Thrower#The American Victory at Athens#Collier's Weekly magazine cover#(1906)
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life imitates art
anyway.
#f1 hyperfixation interuppting my studies once again.#myrons discus thrower my beloved#also kimis there#kimi raikkonen#formula 1
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Robert Harting
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I'm watching women's discus throwing. For the plot.
#Feng Bin discus thrower from China will you marry me#Also my long jump favourite isn't competing this year#She's our pride and joy#macks musings#Sports
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y’all i need to get out and work on throwing but it’s like 100° outside
#taylor swift#speak now#t.s. 1989#taylornation#taylor swizzle#taylors version#taylor’s version#twitter swiftie#evermore#folklore#thrower#discus#shotput
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Rachel Dincoff, USA, Olympian, Discus. .. . . . . #racheldincoff #usatf #discus #olympian #trackandfield #athletics #jeffcohenphoto #trackportraits #thrower @raydinc @usatf https://www.instagram.com/p/CnU61RWPe98/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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#animated gif#animated gifs#gif#gifs#old advertisements#old ads#retro#vhs#animation#animated#cartoon#neon#discus#disc thrower#sparkly#shiny#lens flare#steven universe
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This artwork is exclusively available on Payhip and is not sold anywhere else. Relief Image
link: https://payhip.com/b/PZO8W
#DiscusThrower#discus#thrower#OlympicGames#OlympicGamesParis2024#Athletics#sports#OlympicAthlete#SportsArt#OlympicDisc
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American discus thrower Mac Wilkins, 1976
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