early Roman empire Flashcards
Augustus as general
The models for Augustus’s idealized portraits, which depict him as a never-aging god, were Classical Greek statues
Cupid is at his feet showing he has a god lineage
imagery on his chest of gods blessing him
used as propaganda
represented as eternally youthful
who was Augustus?
Roman Emporer
People knew what he looked like but never actually saw him
the transition from empire to republic
became chief priest
means majestic or exalted one
Livia
bust of Augustus’s wife
gave to her as a birthday gift
her youthful appearance and sharply defined features derive from images of Greek goddesses
Altar of Augustan peace
Augustus gave it to his wife
is one giant Frieze
Augustus sought to present his new order as a Golden Age equaling that of Athens under Pericles. The Ara Pacis celebrates the emperor’s most important achievement, the establishment of peace.
The frieze on the side of the altar of peace
Procession of the imperial family
men, women, and children are all shown
Children were realistically depicted because the wealthy were not having children, so they were put on there to convince them to have some
Female personification (Tellus?)
This female personification with two babies on her lap embodies the fruits of the Pax Augusta (good things happening because of peace)
Maison Carrée
temple Augustus built for himself
Pont-du-Gard
aqueduct bridge
Entrance to Roman City
East facade of the Porta Maggiore
used to be an aqueduct
Severus and Celer
Domus Aurea of Nero
Emperor Nero
oculus is in its concrete dome, and ingeniously lit the rooms around it by leaving spaces between their vaults and the dome’s exterior.
burned Rome and built palace ontop of it
Colosseum
built-in 8 years
made of concrete
Vespasian built it for the people but died before it was done
provided entertainment and foo
had a retractable roof
A complex system of concrete barrel vaults
the facade of the colosseum
mixed Roman arches and Greek columns—Tuscan on the lowest story, then Ionic and Corinthian. Wood poles held up an awning over the cavea.
Portrait of Vespasian
Was after Nero
wanted to be portrayed in a different light than Nero
Looks older and kinder
portrait of a Flavian woman
used a drill for the curly hair
carved the rest of the hair and the face with hammer and chisel
Arch of Titus
Domitian built this arch on the road leading into the Roman Forum to honor his brother, the emperor Titus, who became a god after his death. Victories fill the spandrels of the arcuated passageway.
Spoils of Jerusalem, relief panel in the passageway of the Arch of Titus
commemorate the emperor’s conquest of Judaea
soldiers carrying stuff they took from Judea
Titus returning from battle
Triumph of Titus, relief panel in the passageway of the Arch of Titus
