Visualizing Rome/Visions of Rome: Spring 2017

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The Boxer at Palazzo Massimo

March 30, 2017 By aorosco

The Boxer, located at the Palazzo Massimo (The National Roman Museum), dates back to the Hellenistic bronze period. The positioning of the statue invites viewers to interact with the piece and it reminiscent of how the statue was originally found; in the corner of an archeological site, almost looking up and waiting to be discovered. Some breathtaking highlights are the intense detail of the scarring of the body, the cauliflower ear, the small wounds on the ear and face, and single hairs engraved throughout the body. For the open wounds on the ear and face, the artist created the look of blood using a different type of metal and showed it flow against the natural curve of the boxers features. Overall it was a pleasant surprise to be able to interact with this piece and a stunning part of such a limited source of hellenistic bronzes.

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Authors

  • Amber Orosco (1)
  • Cameron de Wet (1)
  • David Israel (1)
  • Emily Beaulieu (1)
  • Gregory Maslak (5)
  • Susan Wegner (1)

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