Art of Roman Empire 27-68 CE

Augustus through Julio-Claudians

Roman, Statue of Augustus. Youthfulness. Not verism. Contrapposto. Dolphin at his feet, referring to Venus. Detailed scene on the breastplate. Idealized physique similar to classical Greek. Originally painted

Roman, Statue of livia. Wife of Augustus. Modestly draped. Youthful look.

Roman, Relief, High relief, alluding to fertility. Windblown drapery.

Roman, Relief of the imperial family. High relief, Low relief background, Children standing or facing different ways.

Roman. Gemma Augustea. Cameo relief. divided into two registers. Highly detailed. divine in upper. Lower is Hellenistic art, military and prisoners.

Roman, Third style painting. Colorful and decorative floral designs.

Roman, Fourth style wall painting. illusionism. landscapes. imaginative.