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    The Ara Pacis Augustae‚ known as the Altar of Augustan Peace‚ is one of the most renowned works of Roman art. Many scholars believe this specifically represents Augustus’s triumphant return from Gaul and Spain. As a result‚ the monument commemorates Augustus’s finest accomplishments for bringing peace in the Roman world. Consequently‚ the altar encompasses the theme of peace and the prosperity that occurred thereafter. Although the name of the artist remains unknown‚ much is known about its history

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    their times of achievement and hierarchy. Two constant themes that I saw within Roman art is both imperial and social propaganda. Commissioned by the Roman Senate to celebrate the peace established in the empire after Augustus’ victories‚ Ara Pacis Augustae (Altar of Peace)‚ was a great illustration of power and peace in Rome. The walls of the altar flooded with sculptural reliefs on the upper and lower registers. Inside was an altar made for animal sacrifices and was decorated with a cow skull

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    What is the unique vision or intent of the artist or patron in the Ara Pacis? As you write the paper‚ you must make the connection between subject matter‚ style and function by discussing how these concepts are represented according to cultural preference and values. After a century of warfare that led to the downfall of the Roman Republic‚ Augustus‚ who had ruled as emperor since 27 BCE‚ deemed circa 15 BCE a time of peace‚ frequently called the Pax Augusta. In recognition of this achievement

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    paper will examine these links by discussing Nevelson’s work‚ Sky Cathedral (1982)‚ in conversation with seven others: the Stela of Mentuwoser (ca. 1955 B.C.)‚ the Grave Stele of a Little Girl (c. 450-440 B.C.)‚ the Imperial Procession from the Ara Pacis Augustae (13-9 B.C.)‚ the Triumph of Dionysos and the Seasons (ca. A.D. 260-270)‚ Duchamp’s Bicycle Wheel‚ 1913/1951‚ MoMA‚ Mondrian’s Composition (1921)‚ and Pollock’s One (Number 31‚ 1950). To set up these conversations‚ it is necessary to locate

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    consists of the research done on works of art: Ara Pacis‚ which is located in Rome and Panthenon‚ which is located in Athens. The purpose of the essay was to do research on both and compare and contrast them. Both works of art have been constructed in a fascinating way‚ and have been significant since the time they were built until now. They both are visited by hundreds of tourists every day because of their importance in culture‚ beauty and purpose. Ara Pacis In 13 BCE in order to celebrate the victorious

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    The Templum Pacis was built for Vespasian and Titus in 70 AD after their victory in the Jewish War which lasted five months. The temple was built near the Imperial Fora to disassociate Vespasian from Nero. The Colosseum was started by Vespasian but finished by his son Titus in 80 AD due to Vespasian’s death months before completion. Titus then held the inaugural games. They last 100 days and included: crucifixions‚ beast shows‚ gladiator combat and Greek myth reenactments by criminals. Both the Templum

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    AS 90514 – “Beyond the Façade – Roman Art and Architecture” Task 1 The category I have chosen is ‘Public Monuments’ which includes the works Arch of Titus‚ Arch of Constantine‚ Trajan’s column and the Ara Pacis Augustae. Frieze The frieze is the central section of an entablature often decorated with relief sculpture. In the Arch of Titus frieze is set above the architrave‚ which is carved in high relief and depicts a procession of figures leading sacrificial animals. In the Arch of Constantine

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    explained with the fact that birth levels in Rome among the elite were extremely low at this time‚ which concerned Augustus. To contradict this‚ Augustus enacted laws to promote marriage fidelity and procreation. In this way‚ this frieze of the Ara Pacis promoted the emperor’s political and social campaigns in Rome. Those who would see these works of art were mostly religious officials as this altar was used for sacrifice‚ which could only be done by priests or other religious elites. The audience

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    Hannah Toriz Perez TA: Sophia Mccabe Intro to Art History 2/13/2013 2. Representation of Women in Antiquity Art has been a tool used continuously throughout history to emit messages or ideas regarding cultural norms to public audiences‚ the ancient Greeks and Romans especially practiced this to reinforce values to the masses. Ancient art constantly attempted to exemplify certain attributions

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