THE BUST OF PHILIP THE ARABIAN.
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Date: 244-249AD Height: m Material: Marble Style: Veristic What influenced this style? Realistic late-Roman Republic portraiture Historical Background: Born near Damascus, Syria Successor to Gordian III One of a succession of short-lived ‘Soldier Emperors’ during 200s Serious military unrest in Empire during this time Rome’s 1000th anniversary celebrated during his reign
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THEBUST OF PHILIP THE ARABIAN
Date: 244-249ADHeight: mMaterial: MarbleStyle: VeristicWhat influenced this style? Realistic late-Roman Republic portraiture Historical Background: • Born near Damascus, Syria • Successor to Gordian III• One of a succession of short-lived ‘Soldier Emperors’ during 200s• Serious military unrest in Empire during this time• Rome’s 1000th anniversary celebrated during his reign
Subject Matter
Trabeated Toga• Toga of Roman citizen in the late Empire• Has a broad, flat band across the chest
Turn of head – common in statues of the period
Furrowed brows, frowning, worried
Style
Long, bony nose – strength of character
Chiseled Hair, close cropped - severe
Wrinkles on forehead
Chiseled stubble
Pursed lips
Eyes incised, looking upward – divine inspiration?
Phil was “shifty, opportunistic character”
Why? Expression on face – not facing viewer
Differing Interpretations
WHEELER HANNAHPhil shows anxiety of Emperor living in difficult times. Emphasises need for divine guidance
Why? Furrowed brow.Eyes facing upward.
