The Age of Augustus & Julio Claudians

  • Augustus Caesar: Declared heir by Caesar in his will, ruled with Mark Anthony
  • Augustus, Primaporta, ca 20 BC
    • 1 arm up shows: recall of old roman sentiments
    • Able to use marble now due to new Quarry being found
    • Return to Classicism, sense of Prosperity and Optimism
    • cupid @ Bottom of the statue, illusion to the divine
  • Ara Pacis Augustae, Rome, 13-9 BC
    • Enclosure wall filled w/ reliefs
    • sacrifices inside
    • processional panels
  • Tellus/Pax
    • possibly an Athenian Artist
    • “Where there is Peace there is Prosperity”
  • Arch: Transfers weight from center point on to 2 pillars
    • segments of Arch: Voussoir
    • Middle Voussoir: Keystone
  • Vault: Line of Arches back to back