Ancient Statue Analysis

This ancient statue seems to be very significant, due to the clear visual understanding. The height of the statue shows power and strength. His physical traits might be a lot, but looking at it; proves that he might be a leader. The image shows a man standing tall with his right hand up high as if he is about to give a speech. He stands nude with a sandal on and a scarf on his left shoulder. Idealistically looking, he looks like old person. His ears are a bit big, and if he is closely look at, there can be sign of wrinkles on his forehead, arms, chest, stomach, and even legs. The action which the statue expresses can be power. The material that was used to make this statue can be difficult to tell due to the black and white print out, but it …show more content…
Firstly, the statue conveys power due to the pose that he is in. The statue stands in a position and pose, which a person is likely to imitate once they are about to give a command, or about to address a forum. The look is the eye of the statue can show that he is looking directly into the audience and is about to give some rule and regulation. Secondly, the statue might not be young and full ideally muscular, but that does not show that he is not strong. The statue seems very muscular in his legs, even though he is a bit older on top. Arguably, being a man of having power to rule, then there was a time where he needed strength to rule as well. Finally, with the combination of having strength and power, the statue must have had authority due to him being a leader. The fact that is arm is in the air; which signify authority, and it seem as if he is ready to tell something to the crowd. The view and understanding of this statue reminds me of the statue of Augustus of Primaporta and Doryphoros (Spear Bearer). The Doryphoros (Spear Bearer) Look similar to the image that was given due to the slight stiffness of their (both image) pose. Both image have an unrealistic leg. Their legs were made with concrete perfection. Even though the two statue seem to be looking in different direction, but the neck is in a stiff position. Their body articulations seem alike, but the Doryphoros is a lot younger looking. Both figures express full nude body proportion. Another comparison can be the statue of Augustus of Primaporta. Looking carefully at both statue, you can see vividly the idealism of the two statues. Their facial feature looks well put together. Even though Augustus look a lot younger, but the carving of Augustus nose and ears are a lot similar to the other image. The facial hair and wrinkle on his face show aging. Looking closely at their hands, both the right and left hand are in a similar pose or