Ludovisi Battle Sarcophagus (28 jun 263 año – 6 oct 18890 año)

Descripción:

250 CE
Marble
Late Imperial Roman

Romans vs. Goths

Romans seen heroic, ideal

Goths seen barbaric.

Style is pulling away from classical antiquity. Not a clear sense of space. Very dense.

Deep relief

More sarcophagi 2nd and 3rd century. More fashionable to bury dead instead of cremation.

Layers of dense carving.
Full of movement.
Sense of decision making
Move from High Classical towards interaction.

Empire still somewhat unstable.Somewhat chaotic.

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