Roman Art and Archaeology: Week 8

Nero

Nero

Roman Emperor from 54-68 CE; succeeded Claudias

Year of the Four Emperors

The year of 69 CE-ish) (Galba; r. 68-69; Otho, r. 69; Vitellius, r. 69; Vespasian, r. 69-79)

Titus

Roman Emperor from 79-81 CE; succeeded Vespasian

Domitian

Roman Emperor from 81-96 CE; succeeded Titus

Domus Transitoria

First palace of Nero that burned down in a big fire

Domus Aurea- “The Golden House”

Second palace of Nero that was even more opulent and innovative than the first

Severus and Celar

architects of Domus Aurea

Templum Pacis

Public place that displays treasures from the Domus Aurea for citizensa of Rome to enjoy; built under Vespasian; includes libraries and gardens with the art

vela or velarium

supports on the exterior of the Colosseum

Domus Flavia

Palace of Domitian that was smaller-scale but still opulent and entertaining

Rabirius

Architect of Domus Flavia

Colossus

Giant bronze statue of Nero

Fig. 9-12 Nero, from the basilica, Velleia, ca. 48–51 CE. Marble

Fig. 9-20 Head of Nero, from the Palatine Hill, Rome, ca. 59–64 CE. Marble.

Fig. 9-23 Severus and Celer, octagonal hall, Domus Aurea, Rome, 64–68 CE

Fig. 10-3 Head of Vitellius, 69, exact prov unknown, Marble

Fig. 10-4 Head of Vespasian, ca. 75–79, exact prov unknown, Marble

Fig. 10-9 Restored view of the Templum Pacis (Temple of Peace), Rome, 71–79

Fig. 10-10 North side of the Colosseum (Flavian Amphitheater), Rome, ca. 70–80

Fig. 10-14 Soldiers carrying the spoils of Jerusalem in the triumph of Titus, panel on the south side of the passageway of the Arch of Titus, Via Sacra, Rome, ca. 81. Marble

Fig. 10-13 Apotheosis of Titus, relief in the passageway vault of the Arch of Titus, Via Sacra, Rome, ca. 81

Fig. 10-6 Bust of Domitian, from Rome, ca. 88. Marble

Fig. 10-25 Equestrian statue of Nerva (formerly Domitian), from the Sanctuary of the Augustales, Miseno, 97 BCE. Bronze

Fig. 10-16 Rabirius: restored view of the Palace of Domitian, Palatine Hill, Rome, 92

Fig. 10-7 Head of a young woman, from Rome, late first or early second century. Marble

Fig. 10-8 Statue of a Flavian woman in the guise of Venus, from Porta San Sebastiano, Rome, late first century. Marble

Fig. 10-12 Arch of Titus  (but made by Domitian), Via Sacra, Rome, ca. 81.