Rare bust of Caesar found
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http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/05/080516-AP-caesar.html
"A marble bust of an aging Julius Caesar—which may date back to 46 B.C.—has been found by divers in the Rhône River in southern France, officials say. The life-size sculpture (shown in a photo released this week) is etched with deep wrinkles and a balding pate.
The bust may be the oldest known representation of the famous Roman leader. Most known ancient sculptures of Caesar were created after his death.
(See a photo of another newfound bust of a Roman emperor.)
Divers uncovered the Caesar bust and a collection of other artifacts near the town of Arles, which was founded by Caesar in 46 B.C.
Among the ancient objects is a 5.9-foot (1.8-meter) marble statue of Neptune, dating to the early third century A.D.
Two smaller, bronze statues—each measuring 27.5 inches (70 centimeters)—were also found. One, a satyr with his hands tied behind his back, originated in Hellenic Greece, the French Culture Ministry said in a statement.
"Some [of the discoveries] are unique in Europe," French Culture Minister Christine Albanel said. "
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/05/080516-AP-caesar.html
"A marble bust of an aging Julius Caesar—which may date back to 46 B.C.—has been found by divers in the Rhône River in southern France, officials say. The life-size sculpture (shown in a photo released this week) is etched with deep wrinkles and a balding pate.
The bust may be the oldest known representation of the famous Roman leader. Most known ancient sculptures of Caesar were created after his death.
(See a photo of another newfound bust of a Roman emperor.)
Divers uncovered the Caesar bust and a collection of other artifacts near the town of Arles, which was founded by Caesar in 46 B.C.
Among the ancient objects is a 5.9-foot (1.8-meter) marble statue of Neptune, dating to the early third century A.D.
Two smaller, bronze statues—each measuring 27.5 inches (70 centimeters)—were also found. One, a satyr with his hands tied behind his back, originated in Hellenic Greece, the French Culture Ministry said in a statement.
"Some [of the discoveries] are unique in Europe," French Culture Minister Christine Albanel said. "
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i read a great article about this a week or so ago.
the reason for there being so few sculptures during his life is that he was going bald... and his baldness was a huge thorn in his side as he was one vain roman... he had laurel wreaths made bushier and combed his hair forward to hide it.
opposing army generals would ridicule his shiny dome before battle.. they would then most likely be slaughtered.. but at least they got a cheap bald jibe in before they were killed.
http://arts.guardian.co.uk/art/news/story/0,,2279991,00.html