Domitian and the arch of Titus

How long did Domitian rule for?

15 years

When was the arch of Titus commisioned and by who?

81AD by Emperor Domitian

Why was the arch of Titus commisioned?

To celebrate emperor Titus' siege and capture of Jerusalem in 70 AD.

What does the relief sculpture on the spandrels depict?

Winged victories, emphasizing the triumphal theme

What do the interior relief panels depict?

One is roman soldiers carrying spoils from the temple of Jerusalem.

The other is Titus in a triumphal procession

The other is Titus in a triumphal procession.

What is the arch made of?

Pentelic marble

How did Domitian use the arch of Titus?

Honour the flavian dynasty, promoting military strength, associating himself with deified rulers, boosting his image as a pious leader and strengthening his relationship with the military.

Label the parts of the Triumphal arch…

What is it called when the arch has one central arched opening?

Single - bay triumphal arch

What is the arch's interior celiing?

coffered barrel vault

What order are the columns?

Composite

What did Domitian do while he ruled Rome?

Used up much of the treasury to rebuild rome after the fire of 64 AD

other things he did?

reduced power of the senate, making himself supreme ruler.

embarked on a huge building programme

buried a vestal virgin alive

possibly had an affair with his neice

had 22 senators killed

how was domitian killed?

he was assasinated by his bodyguards and the senate.

Timeline - what is first

jewish war 66-73CE

Timeline - what is 2nd

fire of 64 AD

Timeline - what is third

siege and capture of jerusalem in 70 AD

Timeline - what is fourth

arch of titus built in 81 AD

what years did he rule during?

81 - 96

who was his father

vespasian

where and when was he born

rome on october 51 AD