21h 27min, apr 14, 250 y - 47 Ludovisi Battle Sarcophagus
Description:
250 CEMarble
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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21h 27min, apr 14, 250 y
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~ 1776 years ago