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... "http://harpy.uccs.edu/roman/primaugustus.jpg" Represents the first Emperor of the Roman Empire, Augustus, and is named after the town of Primaporta where it was found. Augustus was born "http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Aegean/9982/report.html" and changed his name upon becoming Emperor. Great nephew of Julius Ceasar, Octavian defeated Anthony and Cleopatra at the Battle of Actium, claiming authority over the Empire and bringing an end to the civil wars which followed the assasination of Ceasar. The sculpture acts as a vehicle of Political propaganda. Augustus is represented in a divine light, barefoot like a God, with Cupid at his heels reminding us of Augustus claim to direct linage with the Goddess Venus. The Emperor stands with his arm extended addressing his troops, carrying his staff of office in his left hand. His breastplate depicts a contemporary event, the return of the Roman standard from a successful military campaign. The head was a mass produced stereotype, common throughout the Empire, so Augustus would be easily recognized by the populace "http://harpy.uccs.edu/roman/primaugustus.jpg" Represents the first Emperor of the Roman Empire, Augustus, and is named after the town of Primaporta where it was found. Augustus was born "http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Aegean/9982/report.html" and changed his name upon becoming Emperor. Great nephew of Julius Ceasar, Octavian defeated Anthony and Cleopatra at the Battle of Actium, claiming authority over the Empire and bringing an end to the civil wars which followed the assasination of Ceasar. The sculpture acts as a vehicle of Political propaganda. Augustus is represented in a divine light, barefoot like a God, with Cupid at his heels reminding us of Augustus claim to direct linage with the Goddess Venus. The Emperor stands with his arm extended addressing his troops, carrying his staff of office in his left hand. His breastplate depicts a contemporary event, the return of the Roman standard from a successful military campaign. The head was a mass produced stereotype, common throughout the Empire, so Augustus would be easily recognized by the populace ...