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The document discusses key developments in the Roman Empire during the High Imperial period, highlighting achievements of emperors like Trajan and Hadrian, including military conquests and monumental architecture. It covers significant structures such as the Pantheon and Trajan's Column, illustrating their roles in imperial propaganda and public opinion. Additionally, it addresses the transition into early Christianity under Constantine, emphasizing the blend of Roman and early Christian artistic styles.
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- 1. The High Empire Abusesby Claudius and Nero Trajan reunited Roman empire, great military victoryin what is now Germany Hadrian empire extended all the way to Britain. Built giant wall as symbol of barbarians (Celts, Anglo Saxons) vs. Civilization (Rome)
- 2. Trajan’s Column, 116CE (High Imperial Period), 125’ high, marble (flashcard) Narrative art, propaganda of the Dacian campaign glorifying Emp. Trajan What type of patronage does this show? Relief decoration 625” over 2500 individual figures.. Expands in height at upper parts of column. Originally topped by statue of Trajan, now St. Peter Located near Basilica Ulpia &
- 3. Detail of relief sculptureon Trajan’s Column Shows Trajan’s army crossing Danube in Dacian campaign…
- 6. Apotheosis: feeling thatyou can rise up buoyantly to the sky to commune with God(s)
- 7. Dome of ThePantheon, Rome, 118 CE (flashcard) Grandest of Hadrian’s monuments CE 118-125 - High Imperial Period Dedicated as a Christian Church Design influence huge- Jefferson Memorial & others Façade like Greek Temple Discreetly promotes Emperor with Dome of Heaven Simple repetition of square against circle in portico & rotunda Oculus - opening for light. Used lighter concrete at top of dome. Marble veneer disguises brick architecture Deceptively simple design actually very technically sophisticated
- 8. For the Win…Where is this dome located?
- 9. ARCH OF TITUS SPOILSOF ROME READ ABOUT ON YOUR OWN
- 10. Canopus, Hadrian’s Villa,130 CE, Tivoli. He had a complex of buildings, lakes, gardens filled with Greek sculptures and recreated scenes from throughout the empire.
- 11. A better view…thjis is from Hadrian’s villa in Tivoli Remember the CANOPUS and huge complex???
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- 13. Portraits of Emperors Romansused art & architecture to mold public opinion http://www.artic.edu/cleo/hadrian/hadrianM
- 14. Equestrian Statue of MarcusAurelius, •176 CE (High Imperial) •Bronze, originally gilded •Capitoline Museum, Rome (originally outside) •Military commander celebrating his achievements •Difficult to balance (physically) equestrian statue, plus making the horse not overwhelm the rider…created model for later artists! •Beard in the style of Hadrian and philosophers •Gesture like who??? •FLASHCARD
- 15. Middle-aged Flavian Woman, Marble Artist unknown VaticanMuseum Example of Verism portrait sculpture 1st century CE
- 16. Young Flavian Woman Marble Artist unknown Exampleof verism in portraiture, captures every detail of the hair 1st cent CE flashcard
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- 18. Baths of Diocletian akaChurch of Sta. Maria della Angelleli
- 19. Portrait of theTetrarchs
- 20. Caracalla, Early 3rd centuryCE Marble, 14.5” Metropolitan Museum of Art Murdered his brother Geta to ensure he became emperor Wiped out every reference to Geta…damnatio mori Constructed popular baths of Caracalla Ruthless and cunning dictator. See the painting of his family (with Geta wiped out of course!)
- 23. Head of Constantinethe Great, 325 CE, marble, 8’6” head Flashcard Image •Was part of full sized mammoth statue •Imperial propaganda •Projects imperial power!! •Instrumentalism-power & authority •Permanent stand-in for emperor if he Was out of town •Somewhat abstracted like the Tetrarchs •Constantine ended religious persecution •Adopted Christianity as official religion •Made Constantinople the capital of The Empire
- 25. Arch of Constantine Medium:Concrete and white marble Size: height 50' (15 m) Date: c. 312 CE (Restored 1822–24) Source/Museum: Rome FLASHCARD Tribute to victory over Maxentius.. Reyclcled sculpture. Relief panels from older monument of Marcus Aurelius. & some panels celebrating Trajan’s victory Roudels from Hadrian monument. Constantinue took over 312 invaded Itlaly, won Milvian Bridge, credited Chrsit with his victoy 313 AD ended religious persecution Arch shows stiff, formal style which was adopted by the Christian church Bridge between Roman and Early Christian art.
- 26. Audience Hall ofThe Basilica, Trier Germany Built by Constantine Became a bishop’s palace during medieval period Trier had public amenities (baths, palace) Simple plan, large scale Issued edict of Milan model of religious tolerance
- 28. Basilica Nova, 306 CE Rome Builtby Constantine and Maxentius Brick & concrete barrel vaults Groin vaulted nave
- 30. Priestess of Bachhus IvoryDyptych Still old Roman religion “cults” survived after adoption of Christianity as official religion
Editor's Notes
- #2 Artist: n/a Title: Column of Trajan Medium: Marble Size: overall height with base 125' (38 m), column alone 97'8" (29.77 m) relief 625' (190.5 m) long Date: 113–16 or after 117 CE Source/Museum: Rome
- #3 Artist: n/a Title: Column of Trajan Medium: Marble Size: overall height with base 125' (38 m), column alone 97'8" (29.77 m) relief 625' (190.5 m) long Date: 113–16 or after 117 CE Source/Museum: Rome
- #4 Artist: n/a Title: Romans Crossing The Danube and Building A Fort Medium: Marble Size: height of the spiral band approx. 36" (91 cm) Date: 113–16 or after 117 CE Source/Museum: Detail of the lowest part of the Column of Trajan
- #10 Artist: n/a Title: Hadrian ’s Wall Medium: n/a Size: n/a Date: 2nd century CE Source/Museum: Great Britain. View from near Housesteads, England
- #11 Artist: n/a Title: Canopus, Hadrian ’s Villa Medium: n/a Size: n/a Date: c. 130–35 CE Source/Museum: Tivoli
- #12 Artist: n/a Title: Battle of Centaurs and Wild Beasts Medium: Mosaic Size: 23 X 36" (58.4 X 91.4 cm) Date: c. 118–28 CE Source/Museum: Hadrian ’s Villa, Tivoli / Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Preussischer Kulturbesitz, Antikensammlung, Berlin
- #15 Artist: n/a Title: Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius Medium: Bronze, originally gilded Size: height of statue 11'6" (3.5 m) Date: c. 176 CE Source/Museum: Museo Capitolino, Rome
- #16 Artist: n/a Title: Middle-Aged Flavian Woman Medium: Marble Size: height 9 ½" (24.1 cm) Date: Late 1st century CE Source/Museum: Musei Vaticani, Museo Gregoriano Etrusco, Rome. Profano, ex-Lateranese, Rome
- #17 Artist: n/a Title: A Young Flavian Woman Medium: Marble Size: height 25" (65.5 cm) Date: c. 90 CE Source/Museum: Museo Capitolino, Rome
- #21 Artist: n/a Title: Caracalla Medium: Marble Size: height 14 ½" (36.2 cm) Date: Early 3rd century CE Source/Museum: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Samuel D. Lee Fund, 1940 (40.11.1A)
- #24 Artist: n/a Title: Constantine The Great Medium: Marble Size: height of head 8'6" (2.6 m) Date: 325–26 CE Source/Museum: Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine, Rome / Palazzo dei Conservatori, Rome
- #26 Artist: n/a Title: The Arch of Titus Medium: Concrete and white marble Size: height 50' (15 m) Date: c. 81 CE (Restored 1822–24) Source/Museum: Rome
- #27 Artist: n/a Title: Audience Hall of Constantine Chlorus (now known as the Basilica). Interior: view of the nave. Medium: n/a Size: height of room 100' (30.5 m) Date: Early 4th century Source/Museum: Trier, Germany
- #28 Artist: n/a Title: Audience Hall of Constantine Chlorus (now known as the Basilica). Exterior. Medium: n/a Size: n/a Date: Early 4th century Source/Museum: Trier, Germany
- #29 Artist: n/a Title: Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine (Basilica Nova) Medium: n/a Size: n/a Date: 306–13 CE Source/Museum: Rome
- #30 Artist: n/a Title: Floor Plan, Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine (Basilica Nova) Medium: n/a Size: n/a Date: n/a Source/Museum: n/a
- #31 Artist: n/a Title: Floor Plan, Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine (Basilica Nova) Medium: n/a Size: n/a Date: n/a Source/Museum: n/a