Why Are So Many Roman Statues Headless? Uncovering the Secrets Behind Ancient Sculptures
Walk through any museum housing classical art, and you’ll notice a peculiar trend—numerous Roman statues are missing their heads. While other forms of art are typically displayed in their entirety, ancient Roman sculptures often appear damaged, with missing limbs, shattered noses, and, most notably, severed heads. But what’s the story behind this common phenomenon? The Fragility of Ancient Roman Art: Natural Causes of Decapitation One of the primary reasons Roman statues often lose their heads is the inherent weakness in
