Moderator of r/ColorizedStatues, speaking officially Original Poster 3 months ago. The Augustus of Prima Porta is a 2 m (80.3 in) high marble statue of Augustus which was discovered on 20 April 1863 in the Villa of Livia at Prima Porta, near Rome. Well, it was large enough that there were several monuments made for him like Augustus of Primaporta which is the particular work of focus for this discussion. He spoke loudly with his actions for he was seemingly a selfless person who just wanted to help the greater good of the people. His career began when he was a teenager and lasted until his death. Augustus of Prima Porta with its original colors. At first glance this statue might appear to simply resemble a portrait of Augustus as an orator and general, but this sculpture also communicates a good deal about the emperor’s power and ideology. * - Augustus of Prima Porta - 3D model by FZP (@BernieFrischer) [4090253] Explore Buy 3D models. Download. free standing, sculpture in the round. Augustus, Emperor, and Thomas Bushnell. 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A great leader can be be many things and do many things, but few if any could call themselves worthy enough to stand next to Augustus. Find the perfect Augustus Of Prima Porta stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. What more could a civilization ask of their leader? “Aeneas-Augustus of Prima Porta.” In Transactions and Proceedings of the American Philological Association, pp. Livia was Augustus’ wife who retired at the villa after his death. Augustus of Prima Porta (Italian: Augusto di Prima Porta) is a 2.04m high marble statue of Augustus Caesar which was discovered on April 20, 1863, in the Villa of Livia at Prima Porta, near Rome. [33] She rationalized this by stating that per Suetonius, Augustus had a fear of lightning and often hid in 'an underground vaulted room',[34] which she theorizes was likely the underground complex, particularly as during the time of Augustus laurels were thought to provide protection from lightning. 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