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In my visit to the Art Institute I looked at Ancient Art pieces from the periods we have been studding in class. I found interest in a Roman piece which is the portrait of the Emperor Hadrian. This is from the Roman Empire and dates back to the 2nd century A.D. Like many sculpture this one seems to be carved in marble. A model such as this is referred to as a portrait. They are often created for the same purpose as a painting. Portraiture keeps the memory of the deceased alive and as we now see, may s