Augustus and the Art of Imperial Portraiture

In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna explore how Augustus used portraiture to craft his image as Rome's first emperor. From the famous Prima Porta statue to the lesser-known Via Labicana type, they trace the origins of these images back to the Hellenistic rulers of Egypt and Asia Minor, like Alexander the Great and Ptolemy II. They discuss the Greek sculptor Pasiteles, the mysterious 'Prima Porta master', and the use of the Corinthian helmet to evoke Alexander. The conversation also touches on the Capitoline Brutus, the veristic style of the Roman Republic, and Augustus's official portraits in the provinces, including the Augustus of Merida. They consider how these images were distributed across the empire and how local workshops adapted them. The episode ends with a reflection on whether Augustus's portraits were propaganda or a genuine expression of his vision for Rome. #Augustus #RomanPortraiture #PrimaPorta #AlexanderTheGreat #HellenisticArt #Pasiteles #CapitolineBrutus #ViaLabicana #AugustusOfMerida #RomanArt #ImperialCult #RomanEmpire #AugustanAge #ClassicalAntiquity #ArtHistory #History #FexingoHistory #Mediterranean Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo