Discophorus

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The Discophoros, also spelled as Discophorus (Greek: Discus-Bearer), is a remarkable bronze sculpture created by the renowned classical Greek sculptor Polyclitus. Polyclitus, who is best known for his masterpieces such as Doryphoros and Diadumenos, crafted this magnificent artwork to showcase his "canon" of the ideal human form in sculpture. It beautifully depicts a strong and muscular young athlete at a pivotal moment before releasing a discus, embodying perfect balance and poise. This exceptional replica is a lead statue proudly displayed outside the Wilkins Building, situated at the heart of UCL Bloomsbury campus's central quad in London, England. This incredible object is part of "Scan The World," a groundbreaking non-profit initiative launched by MyMiniFactory to create a comprehensive digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the globe for public access. Through this ambitious project, Scan the World aims to empower communities worldwide to contribute and benefit from a vast repository of free, publicly accessible 3D printed creations. As an open-source, collaborative effort, anyone with interesting items can participate by emailing stw@myminifactory.com to learn how they can make a valuable contribution.