The artwork entitled “Bases and pedestals (a simple outline) (Arch of Augustus at Rimini, Fortuna Virile)” was created by Giovanni Battista Piranesi and belongs to the Neoclassicism art movement. The genre of this piece is design. The artwork depicts detailed architectural elements, specifically bases and pedestals, with a focus on the structural components and their intricate designs.
The artwork features line drawings that outline various architectural supports, highlighting the detailed characteristics of the bases and pedestals from notable historical structures such as the Arch of Augustus at Rimini and the temple of Fortuna Virilis in Rome. Each section is meticulously labeled in a systematic manner, emphasizing the artist’s dedication to accuracy and precision. The use of line and shadow effectively illustrates the three-dimensional quality of these architectural elements, embodying the Neoclassical appreciation for classical antiquity and architectural rigor.
