Roman capital, 1st-2nd century AD. Marble.
Roman capital, 1st-2nd century AD.
Marble.
Measurements: 25 x 26 x 26 cm.
In this Roman capital, which reinterprets the Greek Corinthian order, we can appreciate the characteristic upper line of protruding volutes, as well as the synthetic edges of the lower section and the incised vegetal growths in the centre. The schematisation seen in the leaves is a response to changes in Roman art as early as the 2nd century AD, which were aimed at greater schematisation due to the search for an art that was "eternal" and directed towards the afterlife, as advocated by religions such as Christianity. As a decorative element, the Roman capital occupies an important place alongside the plinths, spires and abacuses, with freer forms than the Greek orders in the interpretation of the craftsmen, although subject to canons and artistic tastes.
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Roman capital, 1st-2nd century AD.
Marble.
Measurements: 25 x 26 x 26 cm.
In this Roman capital, which reinterprets the Greek Corinthian order, we can appreciate the characteristic upper line of protruding volutes, as well as the synthetic edges of the lower section and the incised vegetal growths in the centre. The schematisation seen in the leaves is a response to changes in Roman art as early as the 2nd century AD, which were aimed at greater schematisation due to the search for an art that was "eternal" and directed towards the afterlife, as advocated by religions such as Christianity. As a decorative element, the Roman capital occupies an important place alongside the plinths, spires and abacuses, with freer forms than the Greek orders in the interpretation of the craftsmen, although subject to canons and artistic tastes.
