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Step into the world of Roman Early Empire art, where sculpture, architecture, and painting became powerful tools of persuasion. In this episode of Armchair Art Share, Andrew explores how art during the Augustan period blended Greek idealism with Roman realism to project peace, stability, and imperial authority.

We take a closer look at iconic works like the Ara Pacis Augustae, where harmony and order are carved into marble, and the Statue of Augustus of Prima Porta, which presents the emperor as youthful, heroic, and almost divine. Roman engineering shines through monuments like the Pont du Gard, while domestic art reaches its peak in the vivid frescoes of the House of the Vettii.

The episode also highlights everyday Roman beliefs through objects such as a Cinerary Urn and an Architectural Relief Panel, preserved at the Speed Art Museum. Together, these works reveal how art shaped both public identity and private life in the Roman Empire.

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