I looked at the power of image in my final Objects as History paper; focusing on that of Emperor Augusts. What stood out to me during my preliminary research on this topic was that his image was not only used for statues placed around the empire but on small items, such as pendants, that were worn; proving that his youthful and image was a prominent one familiar to the citizens of the of the vast empire reminding them of his power.
Augustus: Picture Worth a Thousand Words
- Posted on: July 25, 2014
- By: Maryam AlKhalifa
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Maryam AlKhalifa
I am a Bahraini product designer based in New York City. I am currently pursuing a degree in product design at Parsons the New School of Design. With a focus on furniture and housewares, I am very hands on in my design process; often designing through the manufacturing process. I continue to challenge myself by taking on projects as an opportunity to explore materiality and processes. Rather than hiding imperfections in a piece, I bring them to the forefront of the concept to highlight the manufacturing process.