Constantine

a. How does this work embody the Late Empire?

b. What does this portrait say about Constantine?

c. Why is the size significant?


Answers will vary.

a. It is an attempt to return to the significance of the Early Empire period, but it also stresses the power of the emperor.

b. Constantine broke with the style of the soldier emperors and returned to the style of Augustus, eternal youth. He was attempting to resuscitate the Empire in the spirit of the Early Empire period.

c. The colossal size, 8'6", is a visible expression of the exalted position of the absolute ruler and his absolute power.

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