AH 1031 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Roman Portraiture, Pantheon, Rome, Roman Empire
15 Dec 2017
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Ah 1031-10/33: survey of art and architecture i. Verism: a representational approach (roman portraiture) that is exaggerated realism that highlights the age of the subject and his particular facial features desirable because it reflected sitter"s true appearance while emphasizing honesty and aged wisdom. Verism allowed roman ruling elite to publicly declare their moral rectitude through portraiture. Republican portraits almost exclusively featured individuals of mature and advanced age because higher offices determined by higher social status were only attainable after prolonged period of civil or military service. Man with portrait busts of his ancestors, from. Republican portraits thought to have developed from funerary practices connected to the cult of ancestors. Roman tradition where wax portrait-masks of deceased ancestors were proudly displayed in public areas of the house. Statue exemplifies preserving and honoring family lineage and taking pride in achievements and virtues of ancestors, conveyed through veristic portraits.
