How did various emperors from Augustus to Constantine use portraits to project their image?

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As stated before, there was not a new rank called Imperator but this was an assemblage of the various functions at the top layer of the operation of the Roman state. It was “Augustus’ principle to keep these functions separate, although always under his own firm control” (Breckenridge, 1981, pp...
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Coincidentally enough, Trajan had a good reputation during his lifetime and represented the model of everything a Roman emperor should. Being considered as part of the society was important for the emperors to get their message across to all the population...
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