Assignment 25 - the sculpture of Augustus of Prima Porta Professor Simmons PDF

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the sculpture of Augustus of Prima Porta
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1. Why was it important for portraits of the emperor to be distributed across the empire? It was important for the emperor to be distributed across the empire because people would never see the emperor in person, so they made portraits of him, so people know what he looks like. 2. How did Augustus change the structure of rule from the Republic period? Augustus change the structure of rule from the Republic period by having a strategy to consolidate power to become Rome’s sole emperor. 3. How does Classical Greek sculpture influence the sculpture of Augustus of Prima Porta? Classical Greek sculpture influence the sculpture of Augustus of Primipara by having the same qualities of beautiful body, face, and airbrush complexion. 4. Why does Augustus have Cupid next to his leg? Augustus have Cupid next to his leg because it is a reminder that Augustus descended from a goddess. 5. What battle scene is depicted in the center of Augustus' breastplate? The battle scene depicted in the center of Augustus' breastplate is the Battle of Parthians....