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Arch of Constantine

Arch of Constantine. North side facing towards the city. South side outward facing. Possible reasons for recycling sculptures from other Emperors. Represents “golden past” of Emperors Hadrian, Trajan and Marcus Aurelius. Decline of artistic skill during the 4 th century.

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Arch of Constantine

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  1. Arch of Constantine

  2. North sidefacing towards the city

  3. South sideoutward facing

  4. Possible reasons for recyclingsculptures from other Emperors. • Represents “golden past” of Emperors Hadrian, Trajan and Marcus Aurelius. • Decline of artistic skill during the 4th century. • Project was rushed. Started in 312 and dedicated in 315.

  5. To the Emperor Caesar Flavius Constantinus, the greatest, pious, and blessed Augustus: because he, inspired by the divine, and by the greatness of his mind, has delivered the state from the tyrant and all of his followers at the same time, with his army and just force of arms, the Senate and People of Rome have dedicated this arch, decorated with triumphs.

  6. TrajanSIDE VIEW

  7. Trajan (figures)Marcus Aurelius (center relief)

  8. Hadrianmedallions or roundels

  9. South view

  10. Constantine

  11. Flanked by past emperors

  12. Giving money to the poor

  13. Interior of arch

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