Imperial Image - Visual Prescribed Sources

Question 1

Bust of Livia
When was this from?

Answer 1

31BC

Question 2

Bust of Livia
What does she represent?

Answer 2

The Roman Matrona

Question 3

Bust of Livia
How does she appear the archetype of a Roman woman?

Answer 3

She has a modest hairstyle that consists of a small bun at the nape of her neck

Question 4

Bust of Livia
What does this bust imply?

Answer 4

It implies traditional values - chastity, representative of the household

Question 5

Prima porta
How tall is it?

Answer 5

6’8”

Question 6

Prima porta
Where was it found?

Answer 6

House of Livia

Question 7

Prima porta
What style is it in?

Answer 7

Classical Greek Contrapposto

Question 8

Prima porta
What was this a form of and why?

Answer 8

It was a form of propaganda
It was unlikely that in many parts of the empire, anyone would actually see Augustus, so this was how he displayed his image/accomplishments to the empire

Question 9

Prima porta
Who is the baby, and who is the dolphin?

Answer 9

Baby - Cupid
Dolphin - Venus

Question 10

Prima porta
What is the importance of Augustus being shown barefoot?

Answer 10

It is the implication of a God and so a comparison of him to onr as no mortal man would fight barefoot

Question 11

Prima porta
How is Augustus styled?

Answer 11

He is styled after his patron - Apollo
This placed him on the same level as him and so made him appear divine

Question 12

Prima porta
What does the expression of calm show?

Answer 12

It shows the character of Augustus (focus on military ability) rather than an emotional response to what is going on - composed and in control