https://classicalchopped2.artinterp.org/omeka/files/original/5d477d2dcffce2fb68b90ca4a1c018b5.jpg e90ff11907443ccb507445a5b704fbdd Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Azara Herm Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1st-2nd century C.E. Roman copy of Greek original ca. 330 B.C.E Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unknown Roman Copyist; Original Artist- Lysippos Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Roman Copy-Pentelic Marble Greek Original- Bronze Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 68 cm tall Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Italy, Tivoli, Villa Dei Pisoni Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. The Louvre in Paris, France Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Alexander the Great was a Macedonian ruler who established the largest empire of the ancient world. An admirer and student of Greek culture; he led the ancient Greeks to conquer Persia, Egypt, and even reached as far as India. Alexander the Great is regarded as a military genius, and one of the most successful leaders to have ever lived. He was in charge of the largest empire in ancient history before reaching the age of 30. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Christopher Peppe Description An account of the resource DESCRIPTION: The Azara herm is a life-size herm statue that portrays the head of a male attached to a pillar. The statue has been badly damaged over time, leaving it with a weathered appearance. Inscribed on the pillar in ancient Greek is “Alexander the Macedonian son of Philip”. The face is that of a beardless and youthful male. There are some incisions and marks across the face, but these were the result of the statue being buried for hundreds of years. The head is raised and facing off to the right, giving him a tilted and upwards glance. The lips are parted slightly, as if the statue were getting ready to speak. The blank eyes, which once would have been painted in, give off a melting gaze. The statue has long and thick waves of hair, parted in the middle, which entirely encompasses the right ear; The left ear is poking out through the hair. Above the central point of the forehead, the locks of hair stand straight up in the anastole fashion. SIGNIFICANCE The Azara herm is considered one of the best Roman replicas of the works of Lysippos. Lysippos was chosen by Alexander the Great to be his court sculptor, and was the only person allowed to craft his image. Alexander was extremely concerned with how he was portrayed, leading to one official, carefully controlled image. This would be disseminated throughout his massive empire, allowing people from throughout the lands to know not only what their leader looked like, but the type of person that he was. This herm statue contains a mixture of naturalized and realistic features. The cheekbones and nose are more natural features, while details such as the neck tilt, “melting eyes”, parted lips and anastole hair are clearly indicative of Alexander the Great. The base of the figure was naturalized but was overlaid with realistic features which give a much more individualized appearance. The bare face was a direct contrast to the typically bearded rulers of ancient Greece. His slight neck tilt and upwards gaze represented power and strength and would go on to become the standard iconography for Hellenistic kingdoms. Through sculpture, Lysippos was able to capture Alexanders natural born ruling abilities, as well as his “leonine quality”. References A related resource that is referenced, cited, or otherwise pointed to by the described resource. https://www.louvre.fr/en/oeuvre-notices/portrait-alexander-great-356-323-bc Heckel, Waldemar. Tritle, Lawrence A. "Alexander the Great: A New History". John Wiley & Sons, September 2011. pp. 279-284 Bieber, Margarete. “The Portraits of Alexander.” Greece & Rome, vol. 12, no. 2, 1965, pp. 183–188. JSTOR <div class="textLayer--absolute">Pollitt, J. J. "Art in the Hellenistic Age". Cambridge 1986. pp 20-23</div>