VIS 120B Lecture Notes - Lecture 18: Gemma Augustea, Boscoreale, Laurel Wreath
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Image testing like last time -- image bank will be updated. From augustus the fall of rome. Shows a scene related to augustus" plans for his succession. Shows augustus in the center with the goddess roma looking at him and victory holds a laurel crown over his head. There is an eagle at his feet, representing jupiter. The way he is shown here is very contrary to his public image. He tried very hard to avoid being shown as a king or representing divinity. Went against his claim to be restoring the republic. Not meant for public display -- the people who would"ve seen this would probably have not extended far beyond augustus" immediate family. The topic is very personal as it relates to augustus" succession. The lower panel shows a figure on a chariot (tiberius) being stopped by a boy in armor (drusus, his stepson)
