portrait of livia Flashcards
when was the head of livia made
31bc
what is the head of livia made of
egyptian basanite
what family was livia apart of
the claudii - one of romes premier senatorial families
why was livia an asset to young octavian
she has excellent familial connections
what is know about livia’s image and character
she was famously beautiful and highly intelligent
what type of women did livia embody
the Matrona
the idealised traditional roman women
what evidence do we have of livias actions as Matrona
it is said that she spun octavians clothes by hand
what style does the portrait of livia follow
roman realism rather than green idealism emphasises quintessential romaness
how is Livias facial expression in the portrait shown
she lacks any strong emotional expression, stoic
what three features are likely imitations of the real livia
prominent nose
small mouth
distinctive chin
in what way is livia shown as quintessentially roman matrona
her nodus hairstyle: a roll of hair on ripe of the head with a small bun at the nape of the neck. this was a popular style among roman women in the 1st century Bc. therefor the hairstyle implies traditional roman values
overall how is livia presented
firm and serious
modest and plan
purposeful
conservative and traditional
