Riace Bronze A

Primary Creator
Myron?
Contributor(s)
Properties
Era500 BCE - 1 CE
Height79 inches
StyleGreco-Roman
Name of WorkRiace Bronze A
Production Datec.460 BCE
Production Location
Greece

Current Location
Italy
Reggio Calabria
Museo Nazionale della Magna Grecia
Media TypesBronze
General Notes

Discovered in the early 21st century off the coast of Italy, from an ancient shipwreck.

Description

A standing, exquisitely detailed, male nude body

Theme

Intelligence, Pride, Strength = Man

Emotional Sum or Sense-of-life

Man is strong and indomitable

Scale

Survey