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Ara Pacis Show
- 1. EMPEROR OF THEDAY: AUGUSTUS Reign: 27BC – 14AD Achievements : First Emperor Established Roman Peace that lasted 200 years “ Found Rome as Bricks, left it marble”
- 2. Ara Pacis Augustae(The Altar of Augustan Peace) 13-9BC
- 3. The Basics Materials: Travertine (foundations), Marble (building), Tufa (altar) Location: Campus Martius (Field of Mars) Why? To commemorate Augustus’ return from Gaul and Spain Who? The Senate and the People of Rome (SPQR) East West = 10.5m Height = 6.1m Nth-Sth = 11.6m
- 4. Exterior The upperlevel is covered in: Relief sculptures featuring mythological/heroic characters. Reliefs featuring Augustus’ royal family and senators of Rome. The lower level features: Relief sculptures featuring acanthus plants and symbols of fertility such as flowers, birds, insects and snakes.
- 5. Exterior – westside (entrance)
- 6. Exterior – westside Romulus and Remus Mars Shepherd
- 7. Romulus and RemusBefore R&R were born their grandfather Numitor and his brother Amulius took over the throne of Alba Longa Even though Numitor was the rightful heir Amulius overthrew him. However, he was afraid that Numitor’s daughter (Rhea Silvia) would have children who would overthrow him. So he made her become a Vestal Virgin Mars took a fancy to her and made her pregnant. Amulius was furious and when R&R were born he made Rhea Silvia throw them into the Tiber The river god kept them safe and a shewolf nursed them on Palatine Hill. They were found here by a shepherd who took them home and raised them as his own. The boys grew up and found out who their father was and what had happened- they killed Amulius and put Numitor back on the throne They then decided to build a city of their own. Romulus began building his on Palatine Hill but Remus mocked him saying his walls were too low- he jumped over them to prove his point and Romulus killed him in anger
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- 9. Exterior – westside Aeneas Iulus? Lavinian sow Young boy leading pig Shrine with household gods (Penates and Lares)
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- 11. Exterior – eastside Tellus - “Mother Earth” Infants Mother Nature’s fertile bounty Personification of Water- fresh Personification of Water- salt
- 12. Exterior – Eastside All that remains of Roma
- 13. Symbolism – westside Symbolism: Relates to the founding of the city of Rome Connects Augustus to his famous ancestor Connects Romans to gods (Mars)
- 14. Symbolism - westside Symbolism: Relates to founding of Roman race Connects Augustus to his famous ancestor Highlights Romans’ devotion to gods
- 15. Symbolism – eastside Symbolism: Children, vegetation and animals symbolise fertility and prosperity Two maidens symbolise the elements in harmony.
- 16. Symbolism – Eastside Symbolism: Roma is in a peaceful pose – Augustus has brought peace She still has her weapons, ready to fight All that remains of Roma
- 17. South Side FriezeThis Priest has distinctive headgear. The mood is serious and dignified, shows importance and piety of those pictured. Augustus’ son-in-law Agrippa, with his head covered in priestly style. Augustus also appears, but is in a poor state of repair. The children are a symbol of hope for the future and fertility. This is Gaius, a grandson of Augustus
- 18. North Side FriezeSenators and officials with their wives and children. They wear and carry symbols of their authority and piety - wreathes, incense boxes, fasces (rods of office).
- 19. Sculptural Techniques Thingsto look for: Depth Movement Pose Drapery Mood
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