Discobolus
Source: MyMiniFactory by SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst
The Discobolus is a free printable 3D model from MyMiniFactory by SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst. There are descriptions from antiquity of the sculpture of the discus thrower, but it took a long time for archaeologists to reconstruct the originals from loose parts from. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
There are descriptions from antiquity of the sculpture of the discus thrower, but it took a long time for archaeologists to reconstruct the originals from loose parts from various ancient copies. For example, the head was tried to be placed in several ways, as you can see in the two versions that are in the Cast Collection. The strange horns on the figure's forehead are the remains of a device that was supposed to support a victory wreath. The discus thrower has been the subject of much admiration for the depiction of a body in motion and yet in perfect balance under a strict idiom. Thanks to copies of the figure, Adolf Hitler's filmmaker Leni Riefensthal was able to have nude athletes assume the figure's pose in her 1936 Berlin Olympics film, and Hitler acquired the best-preserved antique…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Discobolus is free to download from MyMiniFactory. Click the "Download free STL" button above to open the original listing.
- Where is the STL hosted?
- The download is hosted by MyMiniFactory, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, published on MyMiniFactory. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
- Can I print this at home?
- Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.
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