The document discusses the Discobolus sculpture created in the classical period by the renowned Greek sculptor Myrion. The sculpture depicts an athlete preparing to throw a discus and is considered a transitional work between severe and realistic styles. While originally constructed of bronze, the existing replicas are made of marble. The positioning of the head and body described in the text matches a modern replica found in Rome's Villa Borghese, suggesting it accurately portrays the original Discobolus sculpture.

1. Discobolus
The discus thrower

2. Discobolus
•A sculpture done in the classical
period
•Made by Myrion
•Originally made up of bronze

3. A sculpture done in the
classical period
•Themes are more like realism and
idealism
•It is a TRANSITIONAL sculpture
•The time when the severe style is
popular

4. A handmade of Myrion
Myrion who is
•Considered one of the Great Master
of art
•Worked in bronze
•Who had 2 groups of sculpture
• A. Gods and heroes
• B. Athletes

5. Made up of bronze
Bronze is best known for its flexibility as a
material
• The models we see today are marbles

6. Which replica is close to
the original?

7. An early Roman author
describes it
•“the one bent over into the throwing
position , with his head turned back
to the hand that holds the discus and
the opposite knees slightly flexed like
one who will spring up again the
throw”

8. Are we
looking at
the right
sculpture?

9. this is a modern
replica
• The position of the head
is a modern addition of
sculptor Pacetti
• An athlete who is
adjusting himself
forward and is about to
throw the discus
• Found in Villa Borghese
in Roma

10. Is this the right one?