jan 1, 120 BC - Battle of Issus Mosaic

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Found in Rome, imperial art
120
Alexander on the left, Persians on the right
Persians are dominant in terms of numbers and space, but they're fleeing from Alexander
Alexander:
- on the front lines, leading his men into battle
- no helmet, no fear
- spearing enemies
Inspiration to later emperors, like Caesar, Augustus, Napoleon, Hitler
Shows Western view of Alexander's greatness and Persian weakness
Summarizing, the mosaic shows how later Western empires looked back on Alexander with respect.

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