Step inside the Roman Republic and explore how art and architecture shaped public life long before the Empire began. This episode of Armchair Art Share examines the realism of Republican portraiture, the rise of civic architecture like the Basilica Porcia, and how monuments, reliefs, and urban spaces communicated power, duty, and identity in ancient Rome. From stern patrician busts to early triumphal arches and bustling basilicas, discover how Roman art was designed not for ideal beauty—but for the state.
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