This Student Activity compares Augustus of Primaporta and Aulus Metellus, helping students explore Roman government through art—contrasting imperial power with republican ideals via analysis, writing, and creative response.
American Colonial Portraits
Before photography, people used Portraiture to preserve identity, status, and memory—carefully composed images that emphasized dignity, symbolism, and enduring presence rather than spontaneous expression.
The Art of Portraiture during the Byzantine Period
In Byzantine art, portraiture follows strict visual conventions where spiritual presence is emphasized over naturalism, with expressive eyes serving as the focal point, reflecting the sacred inner life of the subject.