From Caligula to Constantine : tyranny & transformation in Roman portraiture
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From Caligula to Constantine : tyranny & transformation in Roman portraiture
Michael C. Carlos Museum, c2000
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From Caligula to Constantine : tyranny and transformation in Roman portraiture
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Catalog of an exhibition held at the Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia from Sept. 16, 2000 to Jan. 7, 2000, and at the Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Connecticut from Jan. 31 to March 25, 2001
Includes bibliographical references
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For centuries after their reigns, the "bad" emperors of Rome have captured the popular imagination, their legends inspiring novels, works of art, and films. "From Caligula to Constantine" explores how these and other notorious figures of Roman history were portrayed during their lifetimes, and the reaction to their deaths. In a world without mass media, portraits in stone, bronze, and other materials broadcast the ruler's image throughout the empire, exalting him and representing him in the best possible light. When an emperor was overthrown, the portraits could themselves suffer a violent fate. When an emperor or empress was condemned, a portrait could be simply removed and discarded; it could be deliberately disfigured; or it could be removed and reworked to represent someone else. "From Caligula to Constantine" focuses on the "bad" emperors and empresses of Rome, exploring their legends, their personalities, and their representation in sculptures, gems, and coins.
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