Asked by kamala kanthi on May 10, 2024
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What earlier monument is a model for the procession of the imperial family on the Ara Pacis Augustae?
A) Apotheosis of Antoninus Pius and Faustina
B) Tomb of the Leopards
C) Altar of Zeus at Pergamon
D) Panathenaic frieze from the Parthenon
Ara Pacis Augustae
An altar in Rome dedicated to Pax, the Roman goddess of peace, commemorating Augustus Caesar’s return and symbolizing the peace and prosperity of the Roman Empire.
Panathenaic Frieze
A marble frieze that once adorned the Parthenon in Athens, depicting the procession of the Panathenaic Festival, the greatest religious festival of ancient Athens.
Apotheosis
Elevated to the rank of gods, or the ascent to Heaven.
- Outline the symbolic elements and recurring themes in the art and architecture of Rome.
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Learning Objectives
- Outline the symbolic elements and recurring themes in the art and architecture of Rome.
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