Posted on 09/04/2020 9:47:17 AM PDT by BenLurkin
How accurate are these 21st century recreations? Voshart is the first to admit this is a creative project more than a historical one. He tells Smithsonian Magazine the results are “my artistic interpretation”. On Medium he writes the images are “more art than science”.
“Sculptures and busts were idealized images of the emperors” states archaeologist Jane Fejfer from the University of Copenhagen. Referring to Emperor Augustus – the first to rule the Empire from 27 BC – AD 14 – she outlines how “mass-produced models were sent out to local workshops around the kingdom, which they then carved the portraits of”.
Realism and accuracy weren’t the main objective. Fejfer points out that in Augustus’ case he remained forever young. His 41 year reign wasn’t reflected in those portraits’ youthful depictions. She believes “on the whole, the emperor used the portraits to convey his ideology”. For those too out of range to see Augustus in person, a glamorous bust was the next best thing.
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Doesn’t look red to me.
“Uh oh, no People of Color or Women?
Time to tear down any references to the Roman Empire.
First up, demolish Caesars Palace.”
Roman Empire? Caesars Palace is in Las Vegas....
“Uh oh, no People of Color or Women?
Time to tear down any references to the Roman Empire.
First up, demolish Caesars Palace.”
Roman Empire? Caesars Palace is in Las Vegas....”
P.S., you don’t have to worry about demolishing Caesars Palace; Antifa will take care of that when they get to Nevada.
R U serious?
Before your reply to another Post on this Site, I advise you to look up the definition of SARCASM...
Everyone of them will be casting a mail in vote for Biden
“R U serious?
Before your reply to another Post on this Site, I advise you to look up the definition of SARCASM...”
Obviously you have no sense of humor. You should spend a little time developing one.
“Oh, my mistake. I guess we can assume that your original reply to me pointing out that Caesars Palace is located in Las Vegas was obviously a necessary clarification for those FReepers who never heard of the place. Geez”
Man, you’re like a pit bull. Get a sense of humor and get a life. What a sourpuss. Got up on the wrong side of the bed today did you?
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