Diskobolos (discobolus) of Myron
“…But despite it all, the attempt to express criticism towards the art establishment (a demeaning version of the art classic Diskobolos of Myron) collides with the criticism of the subject of the work itself against its creator (the thrower is throwing a keyboard instead of a disk)…”
Referenced in artwork » Ceci n`est pas findigart
Title » Diskobolos (discobolos) of Myron
Artist » Unknown. Myron is often credited with mastering this style, but he was not the creator of the original.
Completed » Towards the end of the Severe period, circa 460-450 BC
Medium » Original full-scale model in marble, small-scale reproductions in bronze
Location » The British Museum (Townley Diskobolos, with incorrectly restored head)
Artist » Unknown. Myron is often credited with mastering this style, but he was not the creator of the original.
Completed » Towards the end of the Severe period, circa 460-450 BC
Medium » Original full-scale model in marble, small-scale reproductions in bronze
Location » The British Museum (Townley Diskobolos, with incorrectly restored head)
