#discus thrower

[artthatgivesmefeelings]

Stephan Vladislavovich Bakałowicz (Polish, 1857-1947) Discus thrower, 1889 Omsk Regional Museum of Fine Arts named after. M.A.Vrubel

[soviet-amateurs]

N. Dumbadze, discus thrower 1950s

[pmamtraveller]

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.

[jefkphotography]

Discobolus, discus thrower statue. A young adult male discus thrower.

[fairie-bread]

oh meddy..

[mypastnow]

[lemuseum]

[eliorosb3rg]

life imitates art

anyway.

[derlejoe]

Robert Harting

sources:

deutschlandfunk

gala

promiflash

tagesspiegel

spiegel

facebook

t-online

[movietonight]

I'm watching women's discus throwing. For the plot.

[thenewromanticsstan]

y’all i need to get out and work on throwing but it’s like 100° outside

[trackandfieldimage]

Rachel Dincoff, USA, Olympian, Discus. .. . . . . #racheldincoff #usatf #discus #olympian #trackandfield #athletics #jeffcohenphoto #trackportraits #thrower @raydinc @usatf https://www.instagram.com/p/CnU61RWPe98/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[kply-industries]

[pickmash]

This artwork is exclusively available on Payhip and is not sold anywhere else. Relief Image

link: https://payhip.com/b/PZO8W

[70s80sandbeyond]

American discus thrower Mac Wilkins, 1976