week 6: Jennifer L.: Augustus statue

I just remembered how Prof. Howe mentioned in class that most art during the Roman Empire was somewhat propaganda art. With the Augustus of Primaporta statue, this seems to be evident. I was just thinking about what a great emperor he would be if his statue was completely true. A lineage from cupid, which shows he is loving. A breast plate showing he is a great warrior. A stance showing power. And an ageless face and body showing youth and strength. This statue really "sells" him as a great emperor...even though it was created after his death, which may have made the statue even more important to the audience....maybe showing what the next emperor should be like?