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Discobolus-Motion in Sculpture
Year
2013
Language
ENGLISH
Duration
30m
Rating
TVPG
Publication Information
The Great Courses
Summary
Go back to a time when the Olympic Games were a sacred event. The famous discus thrower represents a new development in the history of sculpture because of the way it shows motion. This episode delves into the sports culture of ancient Greece and reveals the technique behind the drama of Myron's sculpture.