26 févr. 72 av. J.-C. - Head of Roman Patrician

Description:

marble
Republican Roman

Conveys seriousness of the mind and virtue.

Powerful representation of a Roman aristocrat.

Lacks dynamism and emotion.

Verism = hyperrealism; features exaggerated.
Influenced by mental imagery and respect for family, tradition and ancestry.

A type of “death mask” that would be on display in a home. Wax masks were used in funeral ceremony.

For those without important ancestry; this gave them socio standing for an increase in politics and business.

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