Roman Empire

Roman Arch (picture)

Augustus as Imperator (image)

Augustus as Imperator

shows Pax Romana through Augustus’ breastplate

Takes from L’Arringatore & Greek sculpture

Depicted as divine, militaristic, and charismatic

Pax Romana

period of Augustus’ rule

Literally “Roman peace”

“Rome will build everywhere it conquers”

Roman Arch

Symbol of Roman power and presence

Used to signify Roman territory

Arch of Constantine (image)

Pont-du-Gard (image)

Pont-du-Gard

Aqueduct near Nimes, France

Brings water from a spring - “gravity flow”

Signifies Roman engineering and annexing

Each stone is 2 tons

Colosseum (image)

Colosseum

Flavian ampitheater

Made with concrete and tufa

Strong and defined horizontals and verticals

Used for entertainment

Augustus

First Roman Emperor

Arch of Constantine

Inception of Augustus’ Roman Arch

Concrete

Used by the Roman due to its cheapness, accessibility, and transportability

Greater Structural integrity than stone

Less likely to burn

Made by mixing water and pozzolana sand

Hadrian

ruled at Rome’s height of power

2nd Roman Emperor

Hadrian’s Wall (image)

Hadrian’s Wall

Used to control access to Roman empire

Hadrian’s Statue (image)

Hadrian’s Statue

Conveys wisdom, composure, and confidence

Reminiscent of Greek Sculpture

Pantheon (image)

Pantheon (diagram)

Pantheon

Temple dedicated to all Roman Gods

Located at the end of colonnaded courtyard

Oculus, coffered ceiling, drainage system

Roof thins as it rises, lighter materials

Temple facade with pediment

Equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius (image)

Equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius

Served for future equestrian models

Made of bronze (elite status)

Extended hand commands authority

Gilded

Open composition

Marcus Aurelius

3rd Roman Emperor