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Poseidonia, Magna Graecia 400 BC G400BC10 Costume Nude. TMLCAP. Actions A diver plunges into the sea or a pool (1). Commentary What is amazing about this painting is not simply that it depicts swimming, but diving into the water as well--and from a considerable height. The athletic joy of jumping into water is enjoyed by even the ancients. Source Painted by an artist at Poseidonia. Scanned from Pierre Leveque,The Birth of Greece, Harry N. Abrams, Inc., Publishers, New York , 1990, p.127. 1 picture. |
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