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What is the main purpose of the statue of Augustus of Prima Porta?
What is the main purpose of the statue of Augustus of Prima Porta?
- To celebrate the beauty of the human form
- To represent the Roman gods and their myths
- To convey political power and authority (correct)
- To depict a moment in military history
Which gesture is associated with Augustus of Prima Porta to signify oratory?
Which gesture is associated with Augustus of Prima Porta to signify oratory?
- Veneration pose
- Military salute
- Adlocutio pose (correct)
- Contrapposto stance
What elements are depicted on Augustus's armored breastplate?
What elements are depicted on Augustus's armored breastplate?
- Mythical beasts and landscapes
- Figures of common soldiers
- Symbols of peace and prosperity
- Roman deities and conquered lands (correct)
Which aspect differentiates the purpose of Greek nude sculptures from the Augustus of Prima Porta?
Which aspect differentiates the purpose of Greek nude sculptures from the Augustus of Prima Porta?
What item does Augustus hold that symbolizes his dominion over the world?
What item does Augustus hold that symbolizes his dominion over the world?
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Augustus of Prima Porta
Augustus of Prima Porta
A Roman statue of Emperor Augustus, depicting him as a military leader.
Contrapposto pose
Contrapposto pose
A style of representation where the human figure is depicted in a natural, balanced, and dynamic pose.
Political propaganda
Political propaganda
The use of art to promote a political message or agenda.
Adlocutio pose
Adlocutio pose
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Symbolism in art
Symbolism in art
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Study Notes
Roman Sculpture: Augustus of Prima Porta
- Augustus of Prima Porta (Figure 6) is a Roman sculpture, attributed to an unknown sculptor.
- It demonstrates a contrapposto pose, a style also seen in other sculptures.
- The sculpture depicts Augustus, the first Roman Emperor, as a military leader.
- Augustus is wearing military attire.
- His right arm is raised, in an adlocutio pose (a typical oratory gesture).
- The breastplate features Roman gods, including Mars, and symbols of conquered territories.
- He holds a scepter and a globe, signifying his power and dominion.
- The sculpture is both a work of art and political propaganda.
- The Greek nude sculptures were intended to venerate physical perfection, unlike the Roman Augustus statue, which aimed to convey political power and authority.
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