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Statue of Augustus of Prima Porta

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

An early first-century C.E. Roman marble portrait statue of Emperor Augustus that uses iconography to communicate ideals of political power and authority.

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