Strike a Pose!

How to Look at a Roman Sculpture

Ever wonder just how you should look at ancient Roman sculptures? What can you learn when you look closely at Roman portraits? What do their faces tell us? What do their clothes and hairstyles convey? How can we decode the messages they meant for us to understand? How can we get insight into the days of their ancient lives?

We're here to answer those questions! We've called in our Roman sculpture expert, Dr. Julia Lenaghan, and she's provided us with ten basic questions that you can ask yourself the next time you're admiring the ancient Roman jetset in an archaeological museum.

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Ladies with an attitude
Fellows that were in the mood
Don't just stand there, let's get to it
Strike a pose, there's nothing to it
-Madonna

Roman Vogue: How to Look at a Roman Sculpture