The Discobolus is one of the most recognisable and influential artistic pieces to emerge from Ancient Greece. The Discobolus was a bronze sculptured depicting an athlete throwing a discus and was created by prolific Greek artist Myron of Eleutherae (Harris & Zucker 2012). Although a precise date of creation is unknown, it is widely theorised that the sculpture was created between 450 and 460 BCE (Harris & Zucker 2012). Myron’s original Discobolus no longer exists, with evidence indicating that it
“perfection” that they strived for was reflected in their art. The piece that is in question is Discobolus of Myron also know as the “discus thrower” (fig. 1). The “discus-thrower” by Myron, is a representation of the ideal greeks of the time, and has all the attributes that they looked for in perfection.The Discobolus image lives-on today as one of the most famous sculptures from ancient times. Discobolus (fig. 1), is
Classical Greece has been and will continue to be a source of inspiration for Western Civilization. Democracy, Columns, human like sculpture and the Hippocratic Oath began in Classical Greece. The idea of a democracy originated in Ancient Greece. Columns are used in present time, the idea of columns was an architectural contribution. Amazing human like sculptures emerged from Greece. Lastly, the Hippocratic oath was the medical contribution that is still used today. The Athenian Democracy was
We live in a world which is constantly changing in a wide variety of aspects. These changes create a line between traditional and modern values. Many past ideas and habits, which were once a common belief, has become inappropriate in the current public eye. This change in ideas and values can be expressed in things such as art, literature and media. Art has always been used for an artist to express themselves. Although “modernism” contains the word”modern” in it, causing people to be easily confused
Throughout the course of their existence, Greece made many advancements that were much before its time. The Greek’s style of inventions and ideas was so advanced that they could not be found anywhere relatively close to the time period. Their style came back around and is now the foundation of what we believe as a western civilization. Greek philosophy, architecture, science, and art has helped to sculpt the western culture. The ancient Greeks have made contributions in two major areas, art and architecture
Individual Maturity - What is considered individual maturity? In relation to art, individual maturity is the ability to look at a piece of art and see past the physical form of the piece. When students encounter undressed figures in art it is important they possess the decorum to objectively observe the piece. Especially when students are surrounded by their peers, it is easy for a trip to the art museum to become awkward. It is important, the students control themselves in a way that is respectful
Myron’s Discobolus (Doc C) is a great example. The way people still are amazed about how the Discus throwing form was captured when it happens so quick is a testament to the amazing Athenian art. The Parthenon is another way to show the peak of art and architecture
associated with the appealing achievements of Greco-Roman civilization. Classical art is based on the aesthetic and philosophical principles established by Greco-Roman civilization. Classic art generally refers to a high regard for classical antiquity. Discobolus Sir Kenneth Clark said “classicism (or the classical era) portrays widely accepted ideal forms of art in various ways” (Clark, 1956, p.146). In the classical period there was a revolution in Greek sculptures (related with the introduction of democracy)