Discobolus of Myron, Roman copy in marbleAthenadorus, Roman copy in marble Compare the visual aesthetics of these two images

Discobolus of Myron, Roman copy in marbleAthenadorus, Roman copy in marble

Compare the visual aesthetics of these two images. Are the visual styles of each similar? Are they different? If so, in what ways?

What materials/media were used to create each image? How might these materials and media explain the current condition of each of these artifacts?

What kind of event (or set of events) does each image depict? What social function did each work of art serve in its civilization?

Completion Criteria

Your assignment should be completed in short essay format with at least two formal paragraphs per sculpture, for a total of no less than four paragraphs. The title of the artworks must be included in your answers as well as the place of its origin.

Answers must be in your own words. Please do not copy and paste from the internet as this will qualify your work as plagiarism and merit a zero for your assignment grade. If you decide to quote the textbook you must cite these quotes in MLA format within your assignment.