Despite several factors and steps Augustus Caesar took to become such a feared and influential leader, one of the most fascinating aspects, and one that future rulers and the modern world would adopt, was the use of art for propaganda and political influence. Sculptures, coins, and the rebuilding of architecture were art forms that Augustus Caesar commissioned himself and had widely distributed. It is clear that Augustus Caesar acquitted his uncle, Julius Caesar, of being the future ruler of Rome, but only after the assassination. It is also a note that Augustus Caesar became a ruler at a young age. If Julius Caesar's assassination had not occurred a month after he declared to become the dictator, then the years after which Augustus Caesar would have had time to influence and create some of Rome's most important structures and architecture. …show more content…
Nevertheless, to secure his position and keep that role, he would have to strategize, as becoming a dictator resulted in his uncle's death. He knew that he would have to gain the trust of the Roman Senate and the ordinary people. One of the most accessible forms of access to express Augustus Caesar was through art, specifically propaganda in his favor. Art is a universal form that applies to all the rich, poor, and, more importantly, uneducated people. Speeches, political articles, and presentations about Augustus Caesar's authority made for educated people such as the Senate and the Nobel people of Rome resulted in their trust and allegiance to Augustus Caesar, yet there was still the common folk. After his uncle's death, he learned that being a successful leader takes more than power. It takes a lot of respect. Those who could not read or write could see the visual influence through the art of Augustus Caesar and his impact on the