Nothing was more important to a Roman emperor than his image. Augustus of Primaporta by Julia Fischer
Realism, ideal beauty, and military might—explore the evolution of Roman portraits and political imagery. Rome’s history in four faces at The ... by Dr. Jeffrey A. Becker and Dr. Beth Harris
Shown with an architectural plan in his lap, this prince constructed temples to the gods and likenesses of himself. Seated Gudea holding temple plan by Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker
What do we gain when works come from a well-documented excavation? The importance of the archaeological findspot: The ... by Dr. Elizabeth Marlowe and Dr. Steven Zucker
In ancient Rome, official portraits were full of political messages. What does Vespasian’s portrait say about him? Portrait of Vespasian by The British Museum
Is this delicate female portrait what we think? Take part in a discussion of a masterpiece we know little about. Portrait Bust of a Flavian Woman (Fonseca ... by Dr. Elizabeth Marlowe, Dr. Steven Zucker and Dr. Beth Harris
This mask is a portrait of a particular woman, but was worn and danced by her male relatives. Owie Kimou, Portrait Mask (Mblo) of Moya ... by Dr. Peri Klemm
Once identified as the founder of the Roman Republic, debate over this figure’s true identity rages on. Capitoline Brutus by Dr. Steven Zucker and Dr. Beth Harris
Learn how the solid, abstracted forms of these co-emperors reject earlier understanding of the human body. Portraits of the Four Tetrarchs by Dr. Steven Zucker and Dr. Beth Harris
Tiye was a powerful figure, but her royal life was complicated, as demonstrated through this changing statue. Portrait Head of Queen Tiye by Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker
With age comes experience, and sculptors in the Roman Republic highlighted seniority—warts and all. Veristic male portrait by Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker
Does the abstraction of form and faraway look in this colossal portrait hint at the growth of Christianity in Rome? The Colossus of Constantine by Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker
Found in an artist’s studio, this stunning bust exemplifies a change in style, and may have been an early prototype. Thutmose, Model Bust of Queen Nefertiti by Dr. Steven Zucker and Dr. Beth Harris
Upon becoming pharaoh, Akhenaten revolutionized the religion and artistic style of Egypt—at least until his death. House Altar depicting Akhenaten, Nefertiti and Three ... by Dr. Steven Zucker and Dr. Beth Harris
The king did not sit for this portrait; in fact, the artist carved it without directly observing his subject. Ndop Portrait of King Mishe miShyaang maMbul ... by Roger D. Arnold
Lack of an American sculptural tradition compelled Jefferson to look to France for this portrait of Washington. Jean-Antoine Houdon, George Washington by Dr. Bryan Zygmont
Large stone sculptures was the principal medium for presenting Maya political and religious messages to the public. Classic Maya portrait stelae by Dr. Catherine E. Burdick
Due to a fortunate case of mistaken identity, this commanding statue was saved from destruction. Equestrian Sculpture of Marcus Aurelius by Dr. Jeffrey A. Becker
Wrinkled, toothless, and sagging: why would the Romans emphasize these features in a portrait? Head of a Roman Patrician by Dr. Jeffrey A. Becker