Gracchi Brothers Series Art: Prelude & Conclusion
Added 2016-09-09 19:00:32 +0000 UTCTiberius and Gaius Gracchus threw themselves into populist reforms, fearing that the increasingly oligarchical stranglehold on Roman politics would bring an end to the Republic they loved. Their methods may not always have been diplomatic, or even wise in the long term, but the accuracy of their observation was borne out by the collapse of the Republic less than a century after both of them tried (and failed) to change the city's course.
Some Romans honored them after their deaths, while others reviled them. Loved or hated, their memory looms large in the legacy of Rome. Perhaps their populist ways were a prelude for other reformers (Marius, Sulla, Catilina, Caesar), or perhaps their failure meant that the Republic now approached its inevitable conclusion. One way or the other, the daily life of Rome swirled around them, swept on like the waters of the Tiber River.
Comments
I don't think I mentioned this earlier, but given my pseudonym I *love* the fact that you elected to do a series involving a dude named "Tiberius" :^ )
Tiberia Prima
2016-09-10 04:58:35 +0000 UTCHa ha, that is true Arthur. Don't know why I didn't think of that, had a little lapse in processing power there.
Brandon Beamish
2016-09-10 00:34:28 +0000 UTCThey're there to be taken and used, it's why they do this! Do it man! (Just tell people where you got it if they ask)
Nessf
2016-09-10 00:24:23 +0000 UTCTruth be told, I almost want to make it my cell phone's lock screen, ha ha. It might be a dickish move on my part to take it though...
Brandon Beamish
2016-09-09 23:36:02 +0000 UTCDamn, that is one fantastic piece of art, great job.
Brandon Beamish
2016-09-09 23:34:10 +0000 UTCThe illusion of the blinding sun is excellent. I blink looking at the art.
eisprinzessin
2016-09-09 19:36:45 +0000 UTCThe word "stunning" doesn't do this justice, it's that good!
Antti Björklund
2016-09-09 19:21:20 +0000 UTCHOLY CAMOLY!
Guilherme Harrison
2016-09-09 19:08:29 +0000 UTCLove the Art!! I'd love to see some EC computer wallpapers!!
Andreas
2016-09-09 19:08:03 +0000 UTC
