ARS 101 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Prima Porta, Anthropomorphism, Barrel Vault
Document Summary
Depicted bare chested, usually shown wearing a toga. The eyes are so large with detailed pupils. Beneath this image is constantine (oratio) with statues of hadrain, marcus aurelius at the rostra in the roman forum. Etruscan- central western area of italy, become absorbed into roman world, influenced by the greeks. Babies were added during the renaissance period. Made of metal with intrigute surface decoration. Found of the top of the temple, so more pronounced step/ stance. Has a ridge on the lower leg. The focus is on the clothing and design. Indications of status- toga, boots of a magistrate. Public display of honor of the family. Mystery religions: foreign (cybele, isis, mithras, domestic (demeter. Dionysus: secret initiation rites, death and rebirth (myth, appealed. Use highly skilled artists: good shading. Does not know exactly who or what acts are taking place. The room was likely used for the cult. Able to create the illusion of depth.
