they built most for their gods by shaping rocks,
mostly granite.
The Romans built statues for several reasons. A statue could be erected as a memorial to a famous person, a god, or simply for decoration. But the most important reason for a statue was as a means of communication. Who the person was, what he/she was wearing (if anything) what they may be holding in their hand and the gesture of the statue all told the viewer something about the person. The materials that they used varied, but the Romans favored the white marble from the nearby quarries.
Statues, like coins, were brag books for prominent Romans. Most people, especially in the provinces were illiterate so if a general or emperor did something great and glorious and deserved recognition, they would erect a statue telling the people what Mr. Great had done. This was accomplished by enabling the people to "read" the statue or coin. For example, a victorious emperor would be depicted in his armor with at least one medallion on his breastplate depicting what he had done. The empress Livia was honored as the symbolic mother of the country and being depicted as the goddess Ceres holding a cornucopia of grain. In looking at the famous statue of Augustus found at Prima Porta, one can just about read his entire life from his ancestors to his deification.
Statues, like coins, were brag books for prominent Romans. Most people, especially in the provinces were illiterate so if a general or emperor did something great and glorious and deserved recognition, they would erect a statue telling the people what Mr. Great had done. This was accomplished by enabling the people to "read" the statue or coin. For example, a victorious emperor would be depicted in his armor with at least one medallion on his breastplate depicting what he had done. The empress Livia was honored as the symbolic mother of the country and being depicted as the goddess Ceres holding a cornucopia of grain. In looking at the famous statue of Augustus found at Prima Porta, one can just about read his entire life from his ancestors to his deification.
Statues, like coins, were brag books for prominent Romans. Most people, especially in the provinces were illiterate so if a general or emperor did something great and glorious and deserved recognition, they would erect a statue telling the people what Mr. Great had done. This was accomplished by enabling the people to "read" the statue or coin. For example, a victorious emperor would be depicted in his armor with at least one medallion on his breastplate depicting what he had done. The empress Livia was honored as the symbolic mother of the country and being depicted as the goddess Ceres holding a cornucopia of grain. In looking at the famous statue of Augustus found at Prima Porta, one can just about read his entire life from his ancestors to his deification.
Statues, like coins, were brag books for prominent Romans. Most people, especially in the provinces were illiterate so if a general or emperor did something great and glorious and deserved recognition, they would erect a statue telling the people what Mr. Great had done. This was accomplished by enabling the people to "read" the statue or coin. For example, a victorious emperor would be depicted in his armor with at least one medallion on his breastplate depicting what he had done. The empress Livia was honored as the symbolic mother of the country and being depicted as the goddess Ceres holding a cornucopia of grain. In looking at the famous statue of Augustus found at Prima Porta, one can just about read his entire life from his ancestors to his deification.
Statues, like coins, were brag books for prominent Romans. Most people, especially in the provinces were illiterate so if a general or emperor did something great and glorious and deserved recognition, they would erect a statue telling the people what Mr. Great had done. This was accomplished by enabling the people to "read" the statue or coin. For example, a victorious emperor would be depicted in his armor with at least one medallion on his breastplate depicting what he had done. The empress Livia was honored as the symbolic mother of the country and being depicted as the goddess Ceres holding a cornucopia of grain. In looking at the famous statue of Augustus found at Prima Porta, one can just about read his entire life from his ancestors to his deification.
Statues, like coins, were brag books for prominent Romans. Most people, especially in the provinces were illiterate so if a general or emperor did something great and glorious and deserved recognition, they would erect a statue telling the people what Mr. Great had done. This was accomplished by enabling the people to "read" the statue or coin. For example, a victorious emperor would be depicted in his armor with at least one medallion on his breastplate depicting what he had done. The empress Livia was honored as the symbolic mother of the country and being depicted as the goddess Ceres holding a cornucopia of grain. In looking at the famous statue of Augustus found at Prima Porta, one can just about read his entire life from his ancestors to his deification.
Statues, like coins, were brag books for prominent Romans. Most people, especially in the provinces were illiterate so if a general or emperor did something great and glorious and deserved recognition, they would erect a statue telling the people what Mr. Great had done. This was accomplished by enabling the people to "read" the statue or coin. For example, a victorious emperor would be depicted in his armor with at least one medallion on his breastplate depicting what he had done. The empress Livia was honored as the symbolic mother of the country and being depicted as the goddess Ceres holding a cornucopia of grain. In looking at the famous statue of Augustus found at Prima Porta, one can just about read his entire life from his ancestors to his deification.
Statues, like coins, were brag books for prominent Romans. Most people, especially in the provinces were illiterate so if a general or emperor did something great and glorious and deserved recognition, they would erect a statue telling the people what Mr. Great had done. This was accomplished by enabling the people to "read" the statue or coin. For example, a victorious emperor would be depicted in his armor with at least one medallion on his breastplate depicting what he had done. The empress Livia was honored as the symbolic mother of the country and being depicted as the goddess Ceres holding a cornucopia of grain. In looking at the famous statue of Augustus found at Prima Porta, one can just about read his entire life from his ancestors to his deification.
Statues, like coins, were brag books for prominent Romans. Most people, especially in the provinces were illiterate so if a general or emperor did something great and glorious and deserved recognition, they would erect a statue telling the people what Mr. Great had done. This was accomplished by enabling the people to "read" the statue or coin. For example, a victorious emperor would be depicted in his armor with at least one medallion on his breastplate depicting what he had done. The empress Livia was honored as the symbolic mother of the country and being depicted as the goddess Ceres holding a cornucopia of grain. In looking at the famous statue of Augustus found at Prima Porta, one can just about read his entire life from his ancestors to his deification.
Rich Romans, officers of state, military commanders and emperors commissioned bust or statues of themselves. They did this for their own prestige and to preserve memory of them to posterity. This was similar to the rich and powerful commissioning painting of themselves later in history.
Statues, like coins, were brag books for prominent Romans. Most people, especially in the provinces were illiterate so if a general or emperor did something great and glorious and deserved recognition, they would erect a statue telling the people what Mr. Great had done. This was accomplished by enabling the people to "read" the statue or coin. For example, a victorious emperor would be depicted in his armor with at least one medallion on his breastplate depicting what he had done. The empress Livia was honored as the symbolic mother of the country and being depicted as the goddess Ceres holding a cornucopia of grain. In looking at the famous statue of Augustus found at Prima Porta, one can just about read his entire life from his ancestors to his deification.
Statues were very important for the Greeks. The Romans became Helenised (influenced by the Greeks) and so statues became very important to them as well.
they used it to build structures and statues
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All Roman statues are not naked. You are confusing ancient Roman statues with many of the ancient Greek statues. The Romans had very few nudes; all their statues were fully clothed with very few exceptions.
Romans build monuments because they have superb engineers and their monuments make an impression on tourists.
To build underwater foundations for the docks of some ports the Romans used concrete.
the roman statues were from the romans long time ago and the greek statues are from the greeks lke the gods from rome and Greece
Romans wanted their statues to be more realistic and alive.
People who build statues are usually sculptors
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Yes, the Romans, like all ancient peoples, painted their statues. Archaeologists are discovering remains of paint pigments on many pieces.Yes, the Romans, like all ancient peoples, painted their statues. Archaeologists are discovering remains of paint pigments on many pieces.Yes, the Romans, like all ancient peoples, painted their statues. Archaeologists are discovering remains of paint pigments on many pieces.Yes, the Romans, like all ancient peoples, painted their statues. Archaeologists are discovering remains of paint pigments on many pieces.Yes, the Romans, like all ancient peoples, painted their statues. Archaeologists are discovering remains of paint pigments on many pieces.Yes, the Romans, like all ancient peoples, painted their statues. Archaeologists are discovering remains of paint pigments on many pieces.Yes, the Romans, like all ancient peoples, painted their statues. Archaeologists are discovering remains of paint pigments on many pieces.Yes, the Romans, like all ancient peoples, painted their statues. Archaeologists are discovering remains of paint pigments on many pieces.Yes, the Romans, like all ancient peoples, painted their statues. Archaeologists are discovering remains of paint pigments on many pieces.
A colossus is a gigantic statue. The fist people who build such statues were the Egyptians. The most famous of these are the Colossi of Memnon, two gigantic statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III.The Greeks also built such statues; the most famous one was the Colossus of Rhodes. The Romans also built this kind of statues, such as the Colossus of Nero, the Colossus of Constantine and the Colossus of Barletta
they used it to build structures and statues
so they could pray to the statues for whatever they desire
Nothing really, it was there long before the Romans ever came to Britain.
Julius Caesar's statues were made in various years over his lifetime. The Romans used statues to send a message or communicate in some way. Caesar's statues would be made after some victory or benefit he bestowed upon some town.Julius Caesar's statues were made in various years over his lifetime. The Romans used statues to send a message or communicate in some way. Caesar's statues would be made after some victory or benefit he bestowed upon some town.Julius Caesar's statues were made in various years over his lifetime. The Romans used statues to send a message or communicate in some way. Caesar's statues would be made after some victory or benefit he bestowed upon some town.Julius Caesar's statues were made in various years over his lifetime. The Romans used statues to send a message or communicate in some way. Caesar's statues would be made after some victory or benefit he bestowed upon some town.Julius Caesar's statues were made in various years over his lifetime. The Romans used statues to send a message or communicate in some way. Caesar's statues would be made after some victory or benefit he bestowed upon some town.Julius Caesar's statues were made in various years over his lifetime. The Romans used statues to send a message or communicate in some way. Caesar's statues would be made after some victory or benefit he bestowed upon some town.Julius Caesar's statues were made in various years over his lifetime. The Romans used statues to send a message or communicate in some way. Caesar's statues would be made after some victory or benefit he bestowed upon some town.Julius Caesar's statues were made in various years over his lifetime. The Romans used statues to send a message or communicate in some way. Caesar's statues would be made after some victory or benefit he bestowed upon some town.Julius Caesar's statues were made in various years over his lifetime. The Romans used statues to send a message or communicate in some way. Caesar's statues would be made after some victory or benefit he bestowed upon some town.