Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences. Name the statue above. Explain three examples of symbolism used by the artist when designing this statue.

Answer:

This is Augustus of Prima Porta. The Cupid riding a dolphin connects Augustus to Venus through his ancestor Aeneas and also evokes naval victory. The breastplate depicts the return of Roman standards from Parthia, celebrating Augustus’s military and diplomatic success. His idealized youthful appearance and bare feet suggest divine status, while his raised arm presents him as a commanding leader.