cuirass

(noun)

A metal breastplate that serves as armor.

Related Terms

  • Lictor
  • Pomerium
  • bucrania
  • meander
  • register

Examples of cuirass in the following topics:

  • Imperial Sculpture in the Early Roman Empire

    • In addition to his adopting the body language and attire of a general, the relief on the cuirass shows one of Augustus's greatest victories—the return of the Parthian standards.
    • Additional figures on the cuirass personify Roman gods and the arrival of Augustan peace.
    • Although he wears boots, which would appear to contradict the suggestion of humbleness seen in full-length sculptures of Augustus, his plain cuirass and the absence of religious iconography suggest a competent leader who does not promote his accomplishments or divine ancestry.
  • Imperial Sculpture under the Tetrarchy

    • Details such as the cuirass (breastplate), skirt, armor, and cloak are highly stylized and based on simple shapes and the repetition of lines.
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