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Augustan Sculpture

2.Augustus of Prima Porta- statue of the emperorNamed after the spot where and imperial villa containing the sculpture was excavatedRecalls when Augustus defeated the ParthiansBreastplate on the statue shows a bearded Parthian handing back the eagle-crowned standard to a Roman soldier.The cupid on a dolphin has two purposesSymbolizes the goddess VenusForeshadows Augustus's grandson GaiusVergil, Horace, Orid, Propertius, (poets) and the historian Livy established the Golden Age of Latin Li29930

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Augustan Sculpture

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    1. Augustan Sculpture 1. Ara Pacis (altar of peace) Depicts the abundance of nature that could flourish again in the peace of the Augustan Age Altar dedicated to the spirit of Peace on January 30, 9 B.C.E. Divided into 2 parts South- Augustus then priest and family North- Senators and dignitaries Shows how he wanted his reign viewed He is first to be shown as an equal than a ruler More realistic

    3. 2.Augustus of Prima Porta- statue of the emperor Named after the spot where and imperial villa containing the sculpture was excavated Recalls when Augustus defeated the Parthians Breastplate on the statue shows a bearded Parthian handing back the eagle-crowned standard to a Roman soldier. The cupid on a dolphin has two purposes Symbolizes the goddess Venus Foreshadows Augustus's grandson Gaius Vergil, Horace, Orid, Propertius, (poets) and the historian Livy established the Golden Age of Latin Literature

    5. The Evidence of Pompeii Volcano Vesuvius erupted August 24 c.e. 79 Eyewitness accounts from the Roman Politician and Pliny the Younger Villa of the Mysteries was a masterpiece uncovered Atrium of the House of the Silver Wedding Decorated w/ frescoes and mosaics Quiet gardens, secluded from noise, many water fountains High quality silver 3 public baths, a theatre, a concert hall, & amphitheater big enough for whole population Closed to traffic & building around it include a basilica (large hall that serves as both stock exchange and law courts) Johann Winckleman was called the father of archaeology and art history Wedgwood china was based on Pompeian motifs

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