Study of a small Roman head of a young boy from the Shahat Museum
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https://doi.org/10.54172/7hqcrh75Keywords:
child statues, Roman-Antonine era, Cyrene, sculptureAbstract
This research deals with the analysis of the head of a marble statue depicting a boy from the Antonine era, which was discovered in the city of Cyrene. The study focused on describing and analyzing the facial features and details, along with reviewing the sculptural style used. The study also dealt with interpreting the expressions and feelings reflected by the statue, with a comparison to similar sculptures. The comparison aims to identify the distinctive artistic features and the influence of the local sculptural school in the Cyrenaica region. In addition, the study highlights the prominent cultural role that Cyrene played in strengthening artistic ties with Rome, which was reflected in its achievement of an advanced level in the art of sculpture, especially during the Antonine era.
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