Augustus of Prima Porta, c. 20-10 BC
• Time of prosperity• Pax Romano – 200 yrs.
of peace • Building projects• Art & Architecture
molds & influence public opinion
Early Empire
Manfred HeydeAra Pacis Augustae (Altar of Augustan Peace) view from the southwest, Rome, Italy, 13-9 BCE
Tellus, The Earth Mother,
Ara Pacis Altar, 13-9 BC
The Imperial Procession, Ara Pacis Altar, 13-9 BC
Augustus of Prima Porta,
c. 20-10 BC
Emperor Vespasian, c. 120 AD
Pont du Gard, Aqueduct, Nimes, France, 1st century AD
Colosseum (Flavian Amphitheater),
Amphitheater, Rome, 70-82 AD
Arch of TitusRome, Italy after 81 CE
Anthony M. from Rome, Italy
Steerpike
Spoils of Jerusalem, relief panel in the passageway of the Arch of Titus, Rome Italy, after 81 CE, marble, approx. 7’ 10” high
Sebastian Bergmann
Triumph of Titus, relief panel in the passageway of the Arch of Titus, Rome, Italy,
after 81 CE., marble, approx. 7’ 10” high