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  5. \paperw19995 \margr0\margl0 \plain \fs20 \f1 The genre of the portrait was developed by the Romans, who turned away from the typical idealization of Greek artists in order to emb
  6. race the theme with a realistic perspective. These characteristics were attributed to the reign of Emperor Hadrian, from 115 to 138 AD, who was a great admirer of Greek art.