Tag Archives: Roman Emperor Statue

1. Introduction of Octavian Augustus Statue Octavian (later known as Augustus) was a key figure in laying the foundation for the Roman Empire. Rising to power after Caesar’s assassination, he ultimately defeated Antony and Cleopatra, ending a long civil war through political alliances, military victories, and exceptional power consolidation. Octavian ushered in the two-hundred-year period […]

1. Introduction of Bust of Young Caesar Augustus was the first emperor of the Roman Empire and one of the most influential rulers in Roman history. His original name was Gaius Octavian, and he was Caesar’s grand-nephew and adopted son, hence often referred to as “Young Caesar.” In 27 BC, through political wisdom and military […]

1. Introduction of Bust of Antoninus Antoninus Pius (86–161 AD) was one of the “Five Wise Emperors” of ancient Rome, regarded by later generations as an ideal monarch symbolizing peace and prosperity. He ascended the throne in 138 AD and, during his 23-year reign, waged almost no foreign wars, instead stabilizing the empire through legislative […]

1. Introduction of Bronze Augustus Statue Augustus, originally named Gaius Octavian, was born in 63 BC into a Roman noble family. His mother was Caesar’s niece, and although his family wasn’t among the highest nobility, their blood ties kept him closely connected to the political center from a young age. Octavian was known for his […]

1. Introduction of Augustus Marble Statue Modeled after the famous “Augustus of Prima Porta,” this Emperor Augustus Statue is one of the most symbolic artistic examples of the early Roman emperors. Originally created in the 1st century AD, it portrays Augustus as the solemn, authoritative, and sanctified first emperor of Rome. In the Augustus Marble […]

1. Introduction of Augustus Sculpture Augustus, whose real name was Gaius Octavian, was the founder and first emperor of the Roman Empire, hailed as “one of the greatest rulers of Rome.” He rose to power amidst the turmoil of the late Republic, and through political wisdom, military prowess, and the reshaping of the state structure, […]

1. Introduction of Bronze Trajan Bust Trajan (53–117 AD), one of the Five Good Emperors of the Roman Empire, is widely regarded as one of the greatest emperors in Roman history. His reign is considered the pinnacle of the empire’s territory, prosperity, and military power. He is renowned not only for his exceptional military command […]

1. Introduction of Emperor Caracalla Bust Caracalla (188–217 AD) was a prominent emperor of the Septimius Severus dynasty of the Roman Empire, best known for his military reforms and the Edict of Antoninus, which granted Roman citizenship to almost all free citizens and profoundly influenced the development of Roman institutions. During his reign, he was […]

1. Introduction of Portrait Bust of Caracalla Caracalla (188–217 AD) was the second emperor of the Severan dynasty of the Roman Empire. He was known for his tough military policies and centralized rule during his reign. One of his most well-known political achievements was the issuance of the Constitutio Antoniniana in 212 AD, which extended […]

1. Introduction of Lucius Verus Bust Lucius Verus was a co-emperor of the ancient Roman Empire, ruling with the famous philosopher emperor Marcus Aurelius. As an important member of the Antonine dynasty, he participated in many important battles during his reign, especially the victory in the Parthian War, which consolidated the rule of the Roman […]