Discobolus at The British Museum, London
Source: MyMiniFactory by Scan The World
The Discobolus at The British Museum, London is a free printable 3D model from MyMiniFactory by Scan The World. The Discobolus of Myron ("discus thrower") is a Greek sculpture that was completed towards the end of the Severe period, circa 460-450 BC. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
The Discobolus of Myron ("discus thrower") is a Greek sculpture that was completed towards the end of the Severe period, circa 460-450 BC. The original Greek bronze is lost but the work is known through numerous Roman copies, both, full-scale ones in marble, which was cheaper than bronze, such as the first to be recovered, the Palombara Discobolus, or smaller scaled versions in bronze. A discus thrower is depicted about to release his throw: "by sheer intelligence", Kenneth Clark observed in The Nude, "Myron has created the enduring pattern of athletic energy. He has taken a moment of action so transitory that students of athletics still debate if it is feasible, and he has given it the completeness of a cameo." The moment thus captured in the statue is an example of rhythmos, harmony and …
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Discobolus at The British Museum, London 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 Scan The World.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by Scan The World, 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.
