The presentation outlines the significance and methodology behind the triumphs of Titus and Vespasian, providing a historical context through primary and secondary sources. It explores various Roman regions associated with the Flavian triumph and examines technical challenges involved in visualizing this historical spectacle. The conclusion invites audience questions for further engagement on the topic.

1. Follow the Leader: Visualizing the Triumph of Titus and VespasianA Presentation by Robert Dudley, Kiki Fox, Spencer Li, and Andrew Tharler(27 April 2011)

2. Presentation OverviewDefining the TriumphIntroduction to the Flavian TriumphSourcesMethodologyRegion by Region ExaminationThe SpectacleConclusion and Audience Questions

3. Defining The TriumphThus does one same day put an end to both the command of the victorious general and the life of the defeated foe. Cicero, Against Verres 5.77 Ideologically charged: a message sent to Romans, as well as the conqueredAfter fighting in Spain, the general Calvinus was allowed a triumph by Octavian [in 39 BCE]. He only used gold from Spanish cities to pay for the triumph, and even then only part of the gold; the majority of it went towards the Regia, which had been destroyed in a major fire. Calvinus rebuilt the Regia and dedicated it, providing it with impressive decorations, especially statues. Dio, History 48.42.4An ephemeral display of victory, later commemorated physically with new temples, dedications of war plunder

4. Introduction tothe Flavian TriumphTitusVespasianhttp://adhocclassicism.blogspot.com/2010/12/lead-drama-and-head-trauma-in-ancient.htmlhttp://www.history.com/photos/roman-leaders-and-emperors/photo7

5. SourcesPrimaryFlavius Josephus, De Bello JudaicoLivy, HistoryPliny the Elder, EncyclopediaSuetonius’ BiographiesPlutarch’s BiographiesNumismatic EvidenceSecondaryAicher, Beard, Claridge, Coarelli, Künzl, Östenberg, Richardson, WisemanDigital Augustan Rome Denarius, 55 BCE, P. Fonteius

6. Methodology: Building RomeTechnical ChallengesBase Map, Topographical Contours, and DrapingPopulating the Map, Set ConstructionsFilming Scenes

7. Technical ChallengesSoftware and Tool SelectionUsing Google SketchUpSize and ScopeImporting ModelsBuilding ModelsResearch Support

8. Base Map, Topographical Contours, and Draping

9. Populating the Map and Constructing Sets

10. Filming Scenes

11. Region by Region ExaminationCampus MartiusCircus Flaminius and EnvironsForum HolitoriumVelabrumForum BoariumCircus MaximusUpper Via Sacra and ForumCapitoline Hill

12. Campus Martius

13. Circus Flaminius and Environs

14. Circus Maximus

15. Upper Via Sacra and The Forum

16. Capitoline Hill

17. Detail from The Triumphs of Caesar, Andrea Mantegna, 1486-1505, Hampton CourtRazzle-Dazzle

18. Detail from The Triumphs of Caesar, Andrea Mantegna, 1486-1505, Hampton CourtAnimals

19. Detail from The Triumphs of Caesar, Andrea Mantegna, 1486-1505, Hampton CourtCaptives

20. Detail from The Triumphs of Caesar, Andrea Mantegna, 1486-1505, Hampton CourtStaging the World

21. I’ve heard of Naturalism, but this is Ludacris!

22. http://providencerbc.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/arch_of_titus_menorah.pngLoot from the Temple

23. http://legacy.earlham.edu/~vanbma/20th%20century/images/AAFTMZA0.jpgAnd heeere’s Caesar!

24. ConclusionQuestionsOur Website