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Monumental Sculpture and
Portrait SculptureKaysie LoganKatie Heenan
Erica KleinMadi Wade
Kaysie LoganKatie Heenan
Erica KleinMadi Wade
Monumental Sculpture - Triumphal Arch
Monumental Sculpture - Triumphal Arch
Distinctive roman structure Part architecture, part sculpture Free standing arch Formal victory celebration of
successful conquest
Distinctive roman structure Part architecture, part sculpture Free standing arch Formal victory celebration of
successful conquest
The Arch of TitusThe Arch of Titus
Represents conquest of Jerusalem Romans abducted sacred treasures
to display in Rome Relief of inside of wall depicts
Titus’ soldiers flaunting booty Menorah - seven branched lamp
holder
Represents conquest of Jerusalem Romans abducted sacred treasures
to display in Rome Relief of inside of wall depicts
Titus’ soldiers flaunting booty Menorah - seven branched lamp
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Spoils from the Temple of Solomon, Jerusalem
Spoils from the Temple of Solomon, Jerusalem
Column of Trajan Column of Trajan
Spiraling relief decoration, unfurled 656 feet tall
Depicted the narrative of the Dacian campaigns
Scenes were kept small, but legible, to emphasize the important figures
Spiraling relief decoration, unfurled 656 feet tall
Depicted the narrative of the Dacian campaigns
Scenes were kept small, but legible, to emphasize the important figures
Column of TrajanColumn of Trajan
Full of propaganda
Never depicted Roman defeat, death of innocent people, or strength in enemies
Full of propaganda
Never depicted Roman defeat, death of innocent people, or strength in enemies
Hadrian, Trajan’s Successor
Hadrian, Trajan’s Successor
Used roundels, circular reliefs, to show imperial accomplishments, right to rule, and courage
Inspired by Lysippos, idealized heads Though similar to Grecian sculptors,
they were characteristically Roman
Used roundels, circular reliefs, to show imperial accomplishments, right to rule, and courage
Inspired by Lysippos, idealized heads Though similar to Grecian sculptors,
they were characteristically Roman
Funerary Reliefs Funerary Reliefs
Not as sophisticated as imperial reliefs
Tended to be more informative than clear
Depicted portraits of deceased, garlands, mythological figures, and narrative themes
Not as sophisticated as imperial reliefs
Tended to be more informative than clear
Depicted portraits of deceased, garlands, mythological figures, and narrative themes
Haterius family tombHaterius family tomb
Unsophisticated patrons and sculptors used crowded compositions, stocky figures, and detailed but unrealistic images
Ex- Haterius family tomb
Unsophisticated patrons and sculptors used crowded compositions, stocky figures, and detailed but unrealistic images
Ex- Haterius family tomb
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Portrait Sculptures- Young Flavian Woman
Portrait Sculptures- Young Flavian Woman
Patrons wanted sculptures to look like them
Still wanted idealism though
Patrons wanted sculptures to look like them
Still wanted idealism though
Portrait Sculptures- Middle-aged Flavian
Woman
Portrait Sculptures- Middle-aged Flavian
Woman Less idealized
portrait than Flavian Woman
Realistic style
Less idealized portrait than Flavian Woman
Realistic style
Portrait Sculpture- Antinous
Portrait Sculpture- Antinous
Commissioned by friend Hadrian (a emperor of Rome)
Syncretic image- combines Greek, Roman, and Egyptian elements
Idealized
Commissioned by friend Hadrian (a emperor of Rome)
Syncretic image- combines Greek, Roman, and Egyptian elements
Idealized
Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius-176 BCE
Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius-176 BCE
Portrays emperor as a military commander
Curly hair and full beard enhances intellectual level
Resembles traditional “philosopher” portrait
Portrays emperor as a military commander
Curly hair and full beard enhances intellectual level
Resembles traditional “philosopher” portrait
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Commodus as Hercules Commodus as Hercules
Exhibits texture through his hair, beard, facial features, and drapery
Portrays an illusion of life and movement
Has a hint of weakness with some foolishness because of the attributes of Hercules
Exhibits texture through his hair, beard, facial features, and drapery
Portrays an illusion of life and movement
Has a hint of weakness with some foolishness because of the attributes of Hercules
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