03-10-2004, 10:15 PM
So based on those thoughts crispus, you would discount the possibility that in fact the artisans who painted the sculpture might have done so in a way to make him easily recognizable <em>as</em> the emperor? If it were me (the emperor), and some artist rendered my uniform in such a manner that did not reflect me, I'd be a tad miffed. While "artistic convention" has always been a valid argument in regards to the accuracy of equipment depicted in all types of roman media...it's the emperor for cry'n out loud! I would think that his godly portrayal in scultpure or frescoes would be mimicked in real life, if only to keep up the pretense of a divine entity.<br>
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I guess there's always at least one skeptic, eh? <p>Magnus/Matt<br>
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I guess there's always at least one skeptic, eh? <p>Magnus/Matt<br>
Legio XXX "Ulpia Victrix"<br>
Niagara Falls, Canada</p><i></i>
