The Discobolus |
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| Author:
| Jenkins, Ian |
| Series title: | Object in Focus Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7141-2271-7 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 2012 |
| Publisher: | British Museum Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $10.00 |
Book Description:
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A concise and beautifully illustrated book that explores the history and meaning of Myron's Discobolus, one of the most famous images of the ancient world and a masterpiece of Greek art.The Discobolus or discus-thrower is a marvellous classical piece of sculpture that over time has come to mean different things to different people.
A concise and beautifully illustrated book that explores the history and meaning of Myron's Discobolus, one of the most famous images of the ancient world and a masterpiece of Greek art.The Discobolus or discus-thrower is a marvellous classical piece of sculpture that over time has come to mean different things to different people.