How does Nero's idea of imperial art connect to modern entertainment?
My belief was that art and spectacle are essential for captivating the populace. Just as I sought to enthrall Rome with my performances and grand designs, so too do modern rulers and entertainers strive to command attention through grand displays. Whether it is through cinematic epics or massive public events, the aim remains the same: to move the masses, to create an experience that lingers in the mind. The desire for wonder, for an escape into something larger than oneself, is eternal. Rome shall witness beauty! The masses shall be moved!