625 feet of sculpture encircling this thing. My god. I don't think I've even drawn/sculpted/etc that much in my entire life altogether. The most remarkable thing ( in my opinion anyway ) is that this is only one story about Trajan ( even though it has several chapters on the column ). I can't imagine how much more detailed, or for that matter how much larger this column would have been had it displayed another military victory of Trajan's. As a side note, I enjoy that Trajan was not an arrogant military commander. He did not make himself to be a larger than life hero of Rome, but a strong leader against a formidable opponent. For that reason he gets much more of my respect.
I have to think that whoever sculpted this was more than one "whoever." It certainly is a feat of great sculptural narrative. By depicting himself having a worthy opponent, he does show himself in an even better light.
ReplyDeleteI find it interesting that it's kind of standing alone. Just the amount of work that went into building it seams unreal. I think I'd like to stand on top too but by myself I don't want anyone to push me off.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if this column has anything to do with how the contractor felt. I.E., if he thinks he's awesome, he builds a tall column, if he thinks he's humble, he doesn't build one at all.
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