CLST 332 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Pompeia Plotina, Pediment, Hairstyle
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Woman in recline, naked from waist up, tribute to her being goddess like because nudity it usually attributed to goddesses (venus) Basket used for wool by her feet, virtue works wool. An animal by her breast to signal status and wealth. On the top, woman lies on a couch and children are playing. Overwhelming details to be as realistic as possible. Roman bust 1st century ce, after trajan, drops to chest level. Portrait of trajan middle aged figure that wears his age via surface features and wrinkles. Forehead creases, modelling of cheeks, concave and bulges out. Small eyes set high in his head, full lips. Trajan introduces coins that are similar, identical to augustus. In realm, very different from quiet procession scene, figures stacked deeply moving into the background, different style, much busier, lots of action. Style chosen is contingent upon, depends upon the main subject. To show the heat and intensity of battle, show something more baroque.
