Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences. Name the statue above. Explain three examples of symbolism used by the artist when designing this statue.

Answer:

The statue is Augustus of Prima Porta. The reliefs on his breastplate symbolize Roman military victory and the recovery of the Roman standards from the Parthians. The small Cupid at his feet represents Augustus’s claimed descent from Venus through Aeneas, giving his rule a divine connection. His raised arm shows authority, while his youthful idealized appearance and bare feet suggest heroic or divine status.