Fragment of a draped woman statue

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Many Roman sculptures are born from purely Roman ideas, but others meticulously replicate Greek masterpieces or cleverly adapt them to suit the refined tastes of Roman patrons. Some Roman artworks blend elements from multiple Greek originals, while others seamlessly merge the image of a powerful Greek god or athlete with a captivating Roman portrait. The original Greek statue's meaning typically imbued its subject with breathtaking beauty, prestige, or heroic grandeur. By the second century A.D., the craving for authentic copies of Greek statues skyrocketed—aside from their widespread popularity in private homes, countless public monuments, theaters, and public baths throughout the Roman empire proudly showcased intricately crafted marble and bronze sculptures.