Bust of Commodus essay

Introduction
1. Style is idealism
2. demonstrates many characteristics of being God like
3. Propagandist message
Paragraph 1-Artistic context
1. a. made around 190AD
  1. Popular style: Antonie Baroque used by the five good emperors
2. b. demonstrates Antonie Baroque
  1. smooth cheeks and forehead
    1. contrasts with elaborate deep drilled and curled mounds of hair and beard
3. c. Propagandist message
  1. Compare to five good emperors
    1. much loved, brought peace and prosperity
      1. hoping to gain support
Paragraph 2- Artistic
1. idealistic style used as propagandist message
  1. a. made of polished marble
    1. common characteristic in idealism perfect no imperfections in the skin
  2. b. Commodus in his prime
    1. gladiatorial skills shown
    2. p message having all the power
      1. Body turned and eyes looking to the right
        power not looking directly at you
  3. depicted strong on a shield
    1. P.m. used to show Roman empire not just gladiator
      1. there to protect the city of rome, so should be grateful for the protection he provides
Paragraph 3-Hero culture
1. Heroes were worshiped like Gods
  1. strong motif of Hercules(demi god)
    1. a.not only immortal but also should be worshipped like god
    2. b. holding apples
      1. Hesperides apples (most likely)
        11th labour
      2. bringing growth and properity
    3. c. Club decorative too small
      1. primarily used to highlight similarities
    4. d. lions head and skin
      1. p message to show he like H skill and when challenge any beast and win
    5. e. depicts some of 12 labours steps to immortality suggests he too immortal
Paragraph 4-historical context
1. there was many times of suffering /anguish
  1. other emperors approach were not then same as commodus
    1. like Commodus Philip the Arab the Roman Empire was suffering
      1. Philip verism life like
        2. to depict worry for the Empire
        2. frown and sadness in his eyes
      2. Commodus looks strong and victorious
      3. comparing highlights true motive of the bust
        no suffering demo in commoduc
        used for p.m. to highlighted covering up of suffering
conclusion
1. self indulgent and power hungry
2. caused suffering
3. pretended to be the best thing that happen to Rome
4. both wanted to show nobility
  1. descendant of hercules
  2. Roman trabeated toga to validate his reign by showing himself as a roman citizne

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