Snapshots of Nero, Julius Caesar and the rest, after they decided to ditch the regal togas and move to a more informal neighbourhood.
The goal was to bring statues somewhat to life, but still keep their essential statue-ness apparent. The original Greek statues, which the Romans copied, were brightly painted in lifelike colours. The pale marble ideal as we know it now was all a misunderstanding . . . .
This short project was undertaken as part of a photography course, but it’s an idea I may go back to and explore further. These faces are from ancient Roman portrait busts, and along with the backgrounds are all pictures I’ve taken.
A Little Art 