parts of the world you can also see Greek characteristics in art due to Alexander conquering much of the area and bringing Greek influence. I am going to be focusing on one artifact in particular. That being Myron’s Discus Thrower also known as Discobolus (p‚ 88; Fig. 3.11). As you look at this artifact you will see how his head is slightly turned‚ back and body are bent‚ arms are extended‚ and foot is pointed. These are all examples of order. Order means that there is control and arrangement in
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DISCUS DRILLS AND THROWING PROGRESSIONS BY JOHN SMITH SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY Drill #1 Non-Reverse Standing Throw Followed By a Reverse Standing Throw 1.) Feet are placed shoulder width apart with the left toe splitting the middle of the right foot. 2.) Thrower transfers 80% of bodyweight onto the ball of the right foot‚ with the torso rigid and hips under the thrower. Right toe should be pointing towards the 11.00 o’clock position in the ring with the back of the ring being 12.00 o’clock
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Artifact study This artifact research was basic to the object named “the hand of sabazius “and analysis this artifact from several aspects such as background‚ material‚ function‚ evidence of use‚ manufacture process. According to a scholar‚ evidence shows that this artifact called the cult of the god sabazius originated from Phrygia and Thrace‚ later it became common within the Roman Empire. Greek and Roman religion were influenced by mystery religions from the east of Roman and this mysterious religious
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era brought a sense of anatomy and movement to its art. In the Archaic era and Classical era‚ emotion was not present in art. Characters had plain expressions on their faces; their eyes told nothing‚ regardless of what they were doing. The Discobolus sculpture from the Classical era depicts a man who about to throw a disc‚ which was a common Greek sport. However‚ instead of competitive or determined look on his face‚ he is emotionless. The man’s face is blank‚ as if bored or tired. Another
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Cited: "Discobolus." Sir Thomas Browne. Web. 17 Nov. 2009. . Janson‚ H. W. Janson ’s history of art the western tradition. Upper Saddle River‚ NJ: Pearson Education‚ 2007. Print. "Ramesses II." Grove Art Onine. Oxford university press. Web. 10 Nov. 2009. .
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and work out its proportions. The Greeks wore no clothing when they practiced sports‚ and the sculptor could observe their beautiful‚ strong bodies. The most famous sculptor is Myron. Myron is famous for the definition in the body of his famous ’Discobolus’‚ or Discus Thrower. The ’Doryphorus’‚ or Spear Bearer‚ of Polyclitus was called by the ancients the guide or model in sculpting. The Spear Bearer was believed to follow the true proportions of the human body perfectly. The greatest name in Greek
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The issue of censorship is a topic that has been debated for many decades and is still a timely argument in many conversations today. Censorship is in our daily lives today‚ from removing inappropriate language from songs and TV shows that are seen by the general public to removing more explicit books from a public library. In 1901‚ a writer from The Atlantic Monthly published an essay debating the issue of nude statues and if they should be shown in public settings‚ such as a park or an art museum
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Bust of Pericles (87) the Parthenon (122-126) Foot Race amphora (90) Song of Seikelos (121) Dipylon kouros (118) Berlin painter- Kitharode (129) Kroisos (119) Kritios Boy (119) Doryphorus (115) Discobolus (113) Kore from Chios (121) Value Terms arete- a particular ability or skill; originally the display of martial prowess on the battlefield (Homer); ability displayed in athletic competition (Myron); skill as a citizen displayed through
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Greece was without a doubt one of the most advanced societies of the Ancient World. As a result of that‚ they had numerous accomplishments. However‚ what were said accomplishments? Ancient Greece made significant achievements in the area of Philosophy‚ Mathematics‚ Science‚ Art‚ and Architecture. So‚ throughout this essay I will further elaborate on the nature of these accomplishments and how these accomplishments impact our society even today! One of the main things the Greeks were known for was
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STUDY GUIDE FOR TEST 1 (Prehistoric - Roman) FORMAT All questions will be multiple choice. Some will be accompanied by images while others will rely on your use of your knowledge without visual reference points. COVERAGE Visual Material: Selected from the works of art and architecture we have studied - see list below. These have all been discussed IN CLASS AS WELL AS IN THE TEXTBOOK or other readings. (If we do not cover all the works listed below in class‚ you will not be responsible for them on
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