Question

In which medium was Myron's “Discus Thrower (Discobolus)” created?

• A. Cement
• B. Marble
• C. Bronze
• D. Sandstone

Hint:

Remember the famous Greek sculptures: \[ \boxed{ \begin{aligned} \text{Myron} &\rightarrow \textit{Discobolus (Bronze)}, \text{Phidias} &\rightarrow \textit{Athena Parthenos}, \text{Polykleitos} &\rightarrow \textit{Doryphoros}. \end{aligned} } \] Mnemonic: “Myron's Discobolus was originally cast in Bronze.”

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: The Discobolus (Discus Thrower) is one of the most celebrated sculptures of Classical Greek art. It was created by the Greek sculptor Myron around 460--450 BCE. The original sculpture was made in bronze, although the original has been lost. Most surviving versions are Roman copies carved in marble. The sculpture is admired for its:
• Realistic representation of the human body.
• Dynamic pose capturing the moment before the discus is thrown.
• Balance, harmony, and idealized athletic form characteristic of Classical Greek art.

Step 1: Recall the original medium of the Discobolus. The original Discobolus sculpted by Myron was cast in bronze. \[ \boxed{\text{Discobolus (Myron)} \Longrightarrow \text{Bronze}} \]

Step 2: Examine the given options.
• Cement -- Not used for Classical Greek sculptures.
• Marble -- Most surviving copies are marble, but the original was not.
• Bronze -- Correct; Myron's original sculpture was cast in bronze.
• Sandstone -- Not the medium used for the original sculpture. Hence, \[ \boxed{\text{(C) Bronze}} \]