Research Article

A Suggestion on the Applicability of Micro Mimic Expressions and Character Analysis on Emperor Portraits

Volume: 7 Number: 1 March 26, 2025
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A Suggestion on the Applicability of Micro Mimic Expressions and Character Analysis on Emperor Portraits

Abstract

In the history of Roman, political and social events are very interesting and similar enough to be compared with the present day. In addition, the lives of people, senators, etc., especially emperors who shape Roman history, continue to be a subject of curiosity. The recording of almost every incident in the Roman period has enabled us to learn not only the situations of these people but also their reactions in the face of these events. As a result of this, the accuracy of the information transferred to us and the psychological framework of the reactions given it has aroused curiosity. In Roman sculpture, emperor portraits are the most defined and categorized works. The typology of the emperors' portraits is based on the critical events that took place during their reign, as well as the details of their hair and beard. However, the expression of emotion and state of mind in the emperors' facial expressions has not been adequately analyzed. In this study, four Roman emperors were selected, and the meanings conveyed by the facial expressions and gestures in their portraits were interpreted with the help of psychology science. In the evaluations, it was tried to determine whether the character traits transferred in ancient texts are reflected in the portraits of Emperor. As a result, the accuracy of the information transferred in ancient manuscripts was analyzed with the data obtained. In addition, an attempt has been tried to be given an additional perspective to the identification of the emperors's portraits.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Greek and Roman Period Archeology , Archaeology (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

March 26, 2025

Submission Date

June 3, 2024

Acceptance Date

March 26, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 7 Number: 1

APA
Altun, Ö. (2025). A Suggestion on the Applicability of Micro Mimic Expressions and Character Analysis on Emperor Portraits. OANNES - International Journal of Ancient History, 7(1), 1-18. https://doi.org/10.33469/oannes.1494964

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