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- 1—6-19. Augustus of Primaporta
Roman Art
Early Empire
-Idealization of the emperor, to be remembered by his people (Form of IDEALISM)
-Was a use of propaganda to express authority, power
-Captured him in his youth
-Face is rendered
-Celebrates his accomplishments
- Cupid rides along on his leg, reference of his family
-Represets peace and prosperity within Rome - 2—6-36. The Arch of Titus
Roman Art
Early Empire
-Domitian took throne he commissioned arch to honour the capture of Jerusalem
-Formal victory celebration
- Made of concrete and marble
-Free standing gateway
-emperor bronze statue of 4 horse chariot
-Titus' capture of jerusalem ended fierce campaign to crush a revolt of the jews in Palestine
-relief on inside wall capturing drama, depicts soldiers flaunting their booty as they carry it through the streets of Rome
-spatial relationships among figures by varying the depth of the relief to render nearer elements in higher reliefs the than those more distant
-menorah dominates the scene, rendered from the low point of view of a spectator at the event
- 3—6-39. Colosseum
Roman Art
Early Empire
- Large Arena
-Completed under Titus
-Called Colosseum because statue of Nero called the Colossus
-Oval shape 159 feet high
-can seat 50,000 people
-Floor was laid over foundation of service rooms and tunnels that provided an area for the athletes, performers, animals fights, gladiators
-Perfect sight lines, and effective crown control because of the 76 entrances around the arena
-Barrel vaulted access corridors and entrance tunnels, and standing area at the top
-each level used different architectural order (increased complexity from bottom to top)
Tuscan order: Ground level
Ionic: Second level
Corinthian: Third level
Corinthian pilasters: fourth level
-Post and lintel decoration to arched structures was an Etruscan innovation
- 4—Column of Trajan
Roman Art
High Imperial Era
-Spiral piece of propaganda
-Portrays Trajan as powerful, strong, stable and efficient commander of a well- run army
-Barbarians are seen as worthy opponents of Rome
-625 feet tall of spiral story
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