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Roman Art
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The Rise of the Republic
Began with overthrow of last Etruscan King Tarquinius Superbus Single government ruled for the first time in history Within this rule were a vast combination of people from various cultures, creeds, religions, tongues. As Romans gained land and authority, they employed a legal, administrative and cultural structure that would last for years to come, and still seen today.
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211 BC was a major turning point in history of art:
Marcellus, after conquering Greek city of Syracuse, brought back to Rome the art of the Greeks (statues and paintings) Roman art is not only a ‘spin-off’ of Greek art, but drawn upon by both the Etruscan and Greek traditions. Thus leading to a mix that is distinctly Roman.
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More info…. Roman builders and architects developed rational planning, durable materials, and highly sophisticated engineering methods The Romans built a vast and sophisticated network of roads. Many modern European highways still follow the lines laid down by the Roman engineers Wealthy Romans even brought nature in doors by commissioning artists to paint landscapes on the interior walls of their homes. professional artists were generally considered little more than skilled laborers. The Romans adopted the Greek gods and heroes as their own. The Romans assimilated Greek religious beliefs and practices into a form of state religion.
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Early Roman Architecture:
Exposure to Greek art increased as Romans conquered land beyond Italy (Greece became a Roman province in 146 BC)
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Model, City of Rome 4thc CE
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Temple of Portunus, Rome, 75bce
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Temple of Vesta, Tivoli, early 1st century bce
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Sanctuary of Fortuna Primigenia
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Sculpture Ancestry was held in very high regard, important for dead family members to have presence. Portraits were a way of showing patricians elevated status
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Head of an old man, mid 1st century bce
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Head of Roman Patrician, mid 1st century bce
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Portrait of Roman general, 75-50 bce
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Funerary reliefs
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Coin, Julius Caesar
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The Forum, Pompeii
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Aerial view of Pompeii Forum
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Aerial view amphitheatre, Pompeii, 70bce
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Brawl in the Pompeii amphitheater, wall painting, 60-79ce
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House of Vettii, Pompeii,
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Alexander Mosaic from the House of Faun, Pompeii. Republican Roman. c
Alexander Mosaic from the House of Faun, Pompeii. Republican Roman. c.100 BCE Mosaic
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Early Roman Empire
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Art that is created to influence or promote an idea to the public
Propaganda Art that is created to influence or promote an idea to the public
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Norman Rockwell, Rosie the Riveter
Rockwell’s famous Rosie the Riveter poster is shown below, representing the American women who worked in the munitions and war supplies factories during World War II. This was a call to arms for the women of America to become strong capable females and support the war effort.
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America is personified as Uncle Sam
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Bill Clinton
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Portrait of Augustus as general, 20bce
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Portrait of Livia, 1st century ce
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Ara Pacis Augustae, Rome, 13-9bce
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Female personification from Ara Pacis Augustae
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Procession of family, Ara Pacis Augustae
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Maison Carree, Nimes, France, 1-10ce
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Pont du gard, Nimes, France, 16bce
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Porta Maggiore, Rome 50ce
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Colosseum, Rome 70-80ce
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Portrait of Vespasian, 75-79ce
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Portrait of Flavian woman, 90ce
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Arch of Titus, Rome, after 81ce
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Top: Spoils of Jerusalem, panel from Arch of Titus Bottom: Triumph of Titus, panel from Arch of Titus
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Forum of Trajan. Rome, Italy. Apollodorus of Damascus
Forum of Trajan. Rome, Italy. Apollodorus of Damascus. Forum and markets: CE; column complete 113 CE Brick and concrete (architecture); marble (column. (4 images).
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Column of Trajan, Rome, 112ce
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Arch of Trajan, ce
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Portrait of Hadrian, 117-120ce
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Pantheon, Rome, ce
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Equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius, 175ce
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Asiatic Sarcophagus, 140-150ce
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Portrait of Caracalla, 211-217ce
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Portrait of Trajan Decius, 249-251ce
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Portrait of Treboniannus Gallus, 251ce
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Ludovisi Battle Sarcophagus. Late Imperial Roman. c. 250 CE
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Sarcophagus of philosopher, 270-280ce
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Portraits of the 4 tetrarchs, 305ce
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Arch of Constantine, 312-315ce
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Distribution of largesse, detail of arch of Constantine
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Portrait of Constantine, 315-330ce
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Basilica Nova, ce
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Aula Palatina, interior
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Aula Palatina, early 4th century ce
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Augustus Primaporta vs. Doryphoros
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