1. Roman Art

3. 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.

4. 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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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.

9. Early Roman Architecture:
Exposure to Greek art increased as Romans conquered land beyond Italy (Greece became a Roman province in 146 BC)

10. Model, City of Rome 4thc CE

11. Temple of Portunus, Rome, 75bce

15. Temple of Vesta, Tivoli, early 1st century bce

16. Sanctuary of Fortuna Primigenia

18. 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

19. Head of an old man, mid 1st century bce

20. Head of Roman Patrician, mid 1st century bce

21. Portrait of Roman general, 75-50 bce

22. Funerary reliefs

23. Coin, Julius Caesar

25. The Forum, Pompeii
                                                

26. Aerial view of Pompeii Forum

27. Aerial view amphitheatre, Pompeii, 70bce

28. Brawl in the Pompeii amphitheater, wall painting, 60-79ce

29. House of Vettii, Pompeii,

30. 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

31. Early Roman Empire

32. 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

33. 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.

34. America is personified as Uncle Sam

35. Bill Clinton

36. Portrait of Augustus as general, 20bce

37. Portrait of Livia, 1st century ce

38. Ara Pacis Augustae, Rome, 13-9bce

39. Female personification from Ara Pacis Augustae

40. Procession of family, Ara Pacis Augustae

41. Maison Carree, Nimes, France, 1-10ce

42. Pont du gard, Nimes, France, 16bce

43. Porta Maggiore, Rome 50ce

44. Colosseum, Rome 70-80ce

46. Portrait of Vespasian, 75-79ce

47. Portrait of Flavian woman, 90ce

48. Arch of Titus, Rome, after 81ce

49. Top: Spoils of Jerusalem, panel from Arch of Titus Bottom: Triumph of Titus, panel from Arch of Titus

50. 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).

51. Column of Trajan, Rome, 112ce

53. Arch of Trajan, ce

54. Portrait of Hadrian, 117-120ce

55. Pantheon, Rome, ce

59. Equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius, 175ce

60. Asiatic Sarcophagus, 140-150ce

61. Portrait of Caracalla, 211-217ce

63. Portrait of Trajan Decius, 249-251ce

64. Portrait of Treboniannus Gallus, 251ce

65. Ludovisi Battle Sarcophagus. Late Imperial Roman. c. 250 CE

66. Sarcophagus of philosopher, 270-280ce

67. Portraits of the 4 tetrarchs, 305ce

68. Arch of Constantine, 312-315ce

69. Distribution of largesse, detail of arch of Constantine

70. Portrait of Constantine, 315-330ce

71. Basilica Nova, ce

72. Aula Palatina, interior

73. Aula Palatina, early 4th century ce

74. Augustus Primaporta vs. Doryphoros