Discobolus

Sculpted by: Myron of Eleutherae

Date: 460-450 BC

Medium: Marble, Bronze(original)

Size: Height- 1690 millimetres, Depth- 630 millimetres, 1050 millimetres

Location: British Museum- UK

Web Page:
http://www.britishmuseum.org/research/collection_online/collection_object_details.a
spx?objectId=8760&partId=1

Outline for research paper-

Paragraph 1: Bio

Myron- greek sculptor

flourished c. 480-440 BCE

Born in small town Eleutherae

Lived most of his life in athens

First to achieve life like representation in art

worked mostly with bronze

Most of his work was gods, heroes and athletes

First source: www.britannica.com/biography/myron

Paragraph 2: Info about Piece

was a representation of a disc throwers moment when one movement is

completed

widely admired for capturing an instant motion

original no longer exist but exact copies were made

was greatly admire work from Myron

Copy was made of marble -made during roman times

Original made from bronze

Second source: www.visualarts-cork.com/sculpture/myron.htm

Paragraph 3: Opinion/ Insight

The second source provided much more info about the artist and the piece
itself as well

First source was good to gather general information on the artist, who he is,
what he is known for and what kinds of sculptures he did.

Overall both provided interesting facts about the artist and the piece