Augustus Of Primaporta Analysis

Augustus of Primaporta offers a powerful and democratic image, in a way of expressing, sharing and shaping values of its storytelling. Early figures images like Augustus of Primaporta served only communication and religious purposes, as well its overlapping of the storytelling but intertwined with politics and propaganda.

Augustus was the first emperor of Rome, as he replaced the Roman republic with an effective monarchy and during his long reign brought peace and stability. His great uncle, Julius Caesar, was assassinated, he fought to avenge Caesar and both defeated Antony and Cleopatra. Instead following Caesar, as a dictator leader, he founded a system of monarchy, as headed by an emperor holding power for life. Making ultimate control of all aspects of the Roman state, with the army under his direct command. He transformed

With the classical Greek sculpture appearing youthful and flawless. The Primaporta statue brought on a significant figure off the ionic Greek sculpture, which was influence by the height of Athens and their power.

At Augustus’ right leg there is a cupid figure riding a dolphin. The cupid and the dolphin brings more depth of character towards the sculpture. Already seeing the direct message, the audience questions of the small figure, the cupid and the dolphin. The dolphin itself becomes a symbol of Augustus great naval victory over Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 31BCE. This signified the battle not only became victorious for Rome but made Augustus’ the sole ruler of the Empire. But creating another message towards the figure, with the cupid and dolphin, that Augustus is descended from the gods.

The breastplate, covered with the figures communicates of the propaganda ideal message. As it depicts that Augustus has the gods on his side as an international military