Mckenna Form-The face is extremely realistic Function- Honors the deceased relative Content-Bull dog like features, overhanging flesh and deep crevices in face. Context- Busts like these are mostly of men. artistic intent- The features have been enhanced by the artist to go along with Roman virtues. Tradition- Similar to hellenistic greek as it depicts an older man.
Nandini Form: Marble Function: Show wisdom and experience of Roman patricians Content: Veristic portrait Context: features may have been exaggerated to show adherence to Roman Republican virtues Tradition: wax portrait masks in funeral processions of the upper class to commemorate their history Audience Response: Housed in family shrines.
Mckenna
ReplyDeleteForm-The face is extremely realistic
Function- Honors the deceased relative
Content-Bull dog like features, overhanging flesh and deep crevices in face.
Context- Busts like these are mostly of men.
artistic intent- The features have been enhanced by the artist to go along with Roman virtues.
Tradition- Similar to hellenistic greek as it depicts an older man.
Nandini
ReplyDeleteForm: Marble
Function: Show wisdom and experience of Roman patricians
Content: Veristic portrait
Context: features may have been exaggerated to show adherence to Roman Republican virtues
Tradition: wax portrait masks in funeral processions of the upper class to commemorate their history
Audience Response: Housed in family shrines.