through April 2

ISBN 978-1-60606-077-3

This volume discusses the materials and processes used in eight media: painting

from the biblical to the mythological

- Item #: 111730

Torso of a Cuirassed Statue - Reproduction Murua through April 2Only the torso and one arm survive of the over life size portrait statue of a man wearing full military parade armor that inspired this reproduction. Such cuirassed statues were a popular form of sculpture used to honor emperors, their male relatives, victorious generals, and military heroes. On most cuirassed statues, the breastplate is very elaborate with symbolic and allegorical relief decoration, which emphasized the emperors power. This example