Track the development of portraits from the Roman Republic, through the Early Empire, and into the ...

1) As seen in Figure 6-12, portraits emphasized a very realistic and emotional presentation of individuals, including flaws, age, and personality.
2)  Throughout the Early Empire, portraits became more idealized while still maintaining an individual, accurate representation of the individual, such as Young Flavian Woman (Fig. 6-39).
3)  The portrait of Caracalla (Fig. 6-59) shows a recognizable, idealized, and overly confident ruler. His expression suggests determination and a fierce intensity.
4)  Later portraits of Constantine show an increasing interest in abstraction and symbolism, such as Figure 6-69.