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| Description | The Discobolus, a renowned ancient Greek sculpture housed in the British Museum, embodies the essence of athletic grace and classical beauty. Created by the sculptor Myron in the 5th century BC, this marble masterpiece captures a moment of dynamic movement as a discus thrower prepares to release his discus. With its lifelike pose and exquisite anatomical detail, the Discobolus exemplifies the idealized human form celebrated in ancient Greek art. As one of the most iconic representations of athleticism and artistic excellence from antiquity, it continues to inspire admiration and fascination, offering viewers a timeless connection to the cultural legacy of ancient Greece. |
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| Source | British Museum sculpture |
| Author | Dale Cruse from San Francisco, CA, USA |
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This image was originally posted to Flickr by dalecruse at https://flickr.com/photos/91873384@N04/53516721892. It was reviewed on 19 February 2024 by FlickreviewR 2 and was confirmed to be licensed under the terms of the cc-by-2.0. |
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