CLASSICS 2K03 Lecture Notes - Lecture 24: Roman Art, Roman Empire, Spolia
2 Feb 2016
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Elaborately decorated altar to the goddess who personified peace. Sculpture: personification of peace, processions (roman senators, members of the imperial family) Not many roman temples survive in original forms (many were destroyed or turned into churches) Original substantial etruscan influence, later, significant greek influences. Early roman temple, temple of manly fortune . Etruscan influence: deep porch, frontal approach steps, narrow proportions. Greek: ionic columns, engaged columns (hellenistic, not greek) Originally built by agrippa (augustus" friend and lieutenant) but was later completely rebuilt by the emperor hadrian. Inscription on pantheon recognizes agrippa as the maker of the temple. Preserved because it was turned into a church (but the architecture was left alone) Dome weight was lessened through use of coffers. Arches were used commonly because they are very effective at holding up large buildings and are cost-effective. Triumph: a celebratory military procession into the city of rome. Soldiers had to lay down their arms before entering the city.
