10-30-2015, 04:58 PM
(This post was last modified: 10-31-2015, 05:50 AM by john m roberts.)
This sort of distorted proportion was invented by Greek sculptors. It is often noted that on some sculptures, the subject's upper body is disproportionately large in contrast with the lower body. This was done for statues meant to be viewed from below, set on a high pedestal or roof. Thus viewed, the body seems to be in proportion. The Aurelius statue was probably set on a high pedestal and thus viewed horse and man would seem in correct proportion.
Pecunia non olet
