1. TITUS EMPEROR OF THE DAY: Reign: 79 - 81AD Achievements:
Second emperor of the Flavian family
Defeated the Jewish revolt with his dad Vespasian
Opened the Colosseum
Find out about life under the Flavians – read Lindsey Davis

2. THE ARCH OF TITUS 81AD Made of Marble At the entrance to Roman Forum
It’s a Triumphal Arch
Built to commemorate Titus’ victory over the Jews
By Domitian
(Titus’ brother)

3. The Jewish Revolt The Jewish Religion:
Monotheistic (Romans Pantheistic)
Worship centred on temple
Temple contained holy symbols
Revolt in 66AD led by Zealots

4. The Jewish Revolt Questions for Jewish War Clip:
What caused the Jewish War?
Why did the Romans succeed?
What were the outcomes of the War?

5. Masada

7. The inscription says the arch was erected by “The Senate and the People of Rome” (SPQR) to “the Divine Titus”
Eight engaged columns surround the arch
Vault
Relief (one on each side)
Piers (bases)

11. The Apotheosis of Titus is found in the vault of the arch
Apotheosis is the moment where the dead emperor is deified (becomes a god)

12. Column of Antoninus Pius 161AD

13. South Panel: The Legions Return from Jerusalem - Content
Placards showing names of conquered cities
The 7-branched candlestick (menorah)
The Table of the Shewbread and the Silver Trumpets
The legionaries wear no armour and are unarmed, as was the tradition in triumphal processions.

14. South Panel: The Legions Return from Jerusalem: Style
Things to look for:
Depth
Movement
Pose
Drapery
Mood

15. North Panel: Titus as Triumphator - Content
Titus is accompanied by Lictors (officials) carrying fasces (rods of office)
Titus is crowned as Triumphator by a winged goddess Victory
The Goddess Valour leads the chariot
Gods of the Senate and People of Rome
Titus’ chariot is a ‘quadriga’ (two wheels and four horses)

16. North Panel: Titus as Triumphator: Style
Things to look for:
Depth
Movement
Pose
Drapery
Mood
North Panel: Titus as Triumphator: Style