Description

The Statue of The Discobolus engraving shows the entire continuum of the movement of the discus throw, showing a dynamic beauty. The open arms of the discus thrower resemble a drawn bow, giving rise to an association of firing. The discus and the two circles of the human head echo left and right; the right leg that is close to the ground is like an axis, which keeps the tortuous body stable. The whole Statue of The Discobolus gives the impression that it is fit, strong, harmonious and full of youthful vitality. Statue of The Discobolus is a milestone in ancient Greek sculpture art, showing that the Greek sculpture art has fully matured. In the most expressive moment of a strong man’s discus throw, the center of gravity of the Statue of The Discobolus falls on the right leg, so the right leg becomes the axis of free flexion and rotation of the entire statue’s body, while maintaining the The stability of the statue praises the beauty of the human body and the vitality of movement,

Statue of The Discobolus reflects that the ancient Greek artists made a qualitative leap not only in artistic skills, but also in artistic thinking and expressiveness. This statue of Statue of The Discobolus is considered to be “the eternity frozen in space” and remains the best symbol of sports to this day. The reason why athletes appear naked is determined by the social customs of the ancient Greeks. Because, when the ancient Greeks were engaged in sports and religious performances, men were often naked. They believe that a perfect and healthy human body is the pride of man and the embodiment of divinity. This social custom in turn promoted the development of Greek body statues, and formed an artistic tradition advocating body beauty in the history of Western art. It reflects that the ancient Greek artists not only made a qualitative leap in artistic skills, but also in artistic thinking and expressiveness. This Statue of The Discobolus marks the unparalleled perfection of ancient Greek human sculpture.