Early Empire

Augustus of Prima Porta, c. 20-10 BC

• Time of prosperity• Pax Romano – 200 yrs.

of peace • Building projects• Art & Architecture

molds & influence public opinion

Early Empire

Manfred HeydeAra Pacis Augustae (Altar of Augustan Peace) view from the southwest, Rome, Italy, 13-9 BCE

Tellus, The Earth Mother,

Ara Pacis Altar, 13-9 BC

The Imperial Procession, Ara Pacis Altar, 13-9 BC

Augustus of Prima Porta,

c. 20-10 BC

Emperor Vespasian, c. 120 AD

Pont du Gard, Aqueduct, Nimes, France, 1st century AD

Colosseum (Flavian Amphitheater),

Amphitheater, Rome, 70-82 AD

Arch of TitusRome, Italy after 81 CE

Anthony M. from Rome, Italy

Steerpike

Spoils of Jerusalem, relief panel in the passageway of the Arch of Titus, Rome Italy, after 81 CE, marble, approx. 7’ 10” high

Sebastian Bergmann

Triumph of Titus, relief panel in the passageway of the Arch of Titus, Rome, Italy,

after 81 CE., marble, approx. 7’ 10” high