The Discobulos - St Armands Circle
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ChapterhouseInc
N 27° 19.120 W 082° 34.611
17R E 343984 N 3022716
One of two in this set of statues in this historic area of Sarasota.
Waymark Code: WM6026
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 03/09/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member robbdogg120
Views: 7

from the self guided brochure, this is stop number 1:

The Discobulos (the discthrower)
By Myron (c. 460 BC) Bronze

Shows moment of rest between the athlete's backward swing & unwinding forward motion, combining the apperance of movement with classical formalism. Presents the ideal representation of a youthful athletic body. Museo Nazionale Romano. By Chiurazzi Foundry, Naples, Italy
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: The Discobulus

Figure Type: Human

Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Myron

Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 460 BC

Materials used: Bronze

Location: Historic St Armands Circle

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