Part one of term paper
The statue of Augustus from Livia's villa at Prima Porta is a marble copy of the original bronze statue that celebrates the return of the Roman standards by the Parthians in 53 BCE. The statue was set up in the year after Augustus' death. It is 6’8” tall whereas Augustus was about 5'7" and shows him as a young man in military uniform. Aug ...

Part two of term paper
... divine ancestor of the family. Overall, the statue is built in a way to display the immense power and influence, a perfect platform for political propaganda. The arrangement of the locks of hair, although not powerful, is a sign of divine status. Each strand is articulate and exact in form and direction, yet very natural in pose and position. The overall smoothness of the marble radiates a smooth flowing humanism, but does not steal away his position as a human demi-god. His face is warm and ...