Roman bust
Marble emperor head
A Roman bust is a sculpture depicting a person's head, neck, and upper chest, typically carved in marble or cast in bronze.
The form originated in ancient Rome as a way to honor emperors, statesmen, and distinguished citizens.
Roman busts aimed for realistic portraiture rather than idealized features, capturing individual likenesses: The museum's collection includes Roman busts of several emperors.
The style has influenced Western sculpture for centuries, and "bust" now refers to any such partial figure regardless of origin.
- sculptureShaped three-dimensional art
- marble statueFigure carved from metamorphic rock
- marbleRecrystallized limestone rock
- portraitArtistic depiction of someone
- emperorMale ruler of empire
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Sculpture depicting mounted figure
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Brief guest appearance
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