Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Gladiator stands the test of time as one of the most memorable depictions of the Roman Empire on film, thanks in no small part to the look established by production designer Arthur Max. At the Academy Library, Adam looks through concept drawings and Colosseum plans from the the production of Gladiator, including early designs for its titular combatants.

Learn more about the Academy Museum and its collection at academymuseum.org and academycollection.org
Learn more about the Academy Library at oscars.org/library

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