classical sculpture was both naturalistic and idealistic.
The art of the Romans not only had a tremendous influence on the art of the Middle Ages but also had a notable impact on the art of the Renaissance and much of the art that followed. Another common trait among Neoclassical sculptors was a combination of depicting subject matter in idealistic forms or with naturalism and realism referred to as verism which was also referred to as warts and all.
Greek Sculpture
Rather the Romans favored an idealistic style that highlighted Roman ideals.
. This manner of depiction was used in Roman sculpture and believed in including all the traits seen on a body whether it be warts wrinkles. Both the funerary sculptures and the public statues did not present naturalistic depictions of their subjects.