A Discobolus or discus thrower, a Greek sculpture completed at the start of the Classical Period, figuring a youthful ancient Greek athlete throwing discus, circa 460–450 BC. The discus thrower is about to release his throw in an example of rhythmos, harmony and balance. The potential energy expressed in this sculpture's tightly wound pose, expressing the moment of stasis just before the release, is an example of the advancement of Classical sculpture from Archaic.

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Size: 3636px × 5520px
Location: Athens, Greece
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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