Julie Van Voorhis,Mark Abbe
Imperial Colors: The Roman Portrait Busts of Septimius Severus and Julia Domna: The Ezkenazi Museum of Art
Imperial Colors: The Roman Portrait Busts of Septimius Severus and Julia Domna: The Ezkenazi Museum of Art
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Imperial Colors explores the paired busts of Emperor Septimius Severus and his wife, Empress Julia Domna, in the Eskenazi Museum of Art, providing innovative multidisciplinary research and evidence for their original appearances, including colorful paint vestiges, marble polishes, and political ideas.
Format: Hardback
Length: 216 pages
Publication date: 21 March 2023
Publisher: D Giles Ltd
Imperial Colors delves into the captivating portrayal of Emperor Septimius Severus (r. 193-211) and his wife, Empress Julia Domna, showcased at the Eskenazi Museum of Art. These two remarkable busts stand as two of the most celebrated examples of later Roman portrait sculpture, renowned for their exquisite craftsmanship and artistic excellence. This comprehensive book presents cutting-edge multidisciplinary research, accessible to both specialists and enthusiasts alike. In addition to providing a contextual framework for these portraits within the broader realm of Roman visual art and culture, it offers groundbreaking evidence regarding their original appearances.
Highlights of this exploration include the recent discovery of remnants of vibrant paint, insightful revelations into masterful marble polishes, and intriguing hypotheses regarding their production and display in ancient times. These sculptures, in addition to their artistic merits, serve as carefully crafted visual representations, designed to propagate political ideologies. While they maintain a sense of continuity with older Imperial models, they also incorporate unique elements to establish a distinct visual language for the newly established Imperial house.
Through meticulous analysis and meticulous craftsmanship, Imperial Colors sheds light on the profound artistry and cultural significance of these iconic busts, contributing to our understanding of the rich tapestry of Roman history and art.
Weight: 1492g
Dimension: 290 x 250 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781913875275
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