Classics: Year 11 Term 1: Prima Porta and Pontifex Maximus 0.0 / 5 ? Classical CivilizationMyth & Symbols of PowerGCSEOCR Created by: Charlotte HerondaleCreated on: 26-09-19 20:58 What is the Prima Porta? (2) State of Augustus from wife Livia's villa 1 of 11 Who commissioned the statue and when? (2) Senate, 20BC-15AD 2 of 11 What's the statue based on? (2) Romanised version of ideal Greek man as in Doryphoros statue 3 of 11 Why is the significance of Augustus' raised arm? (2) As if addressing army or emperor, Communicates authority/power 4 of 11 Which deities are represented, how and why? (3) Cupid and Venus, Cupid as child and Venus as dolphin, Links Augustus to gods and lineage 5 of 11 Which two items is he wearing and what does this suggest? (3) Military breastplate, Senatorial toga, Powerful but diplomatic 6 of 11 What is the significance of Augustus being barefoot? (2) Usually reserved for gods and heroes - elevates status 7 of 11 Name 2 things depicted on his breastplate? (2) Return of the standards from Parthia, Deities such as Apollo and Tellus 8 of 11 What is the significance of his youthful appearance despite being ~60 at the time? (2) Suggests immortality and ideal Roman figure 9 of 11 What is the significance of presenting him as Pontifex Maximus in the Via Labicana Augustus? (2) Highest religious official, Shows piety and authority 10 of 11 What is the significance of Augustus on a coin with a laurel and Pax? (2) Shows him as a peace-bringer, to people all over the empire who can't see the statues 11 of 11
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