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Roman Republic Preoccupied with age and expressed it through verism Thought age was a symbol of wisdom which was valued in the republic system of government Full of respect for the elder members of society Verism Realism exaggerated almost to the extreme Used in the Roman Republic to show the wisdom of a person Roman Temple Characteristics Use of engaged columns Cella walls are pushed out to meet columns Tuscan Columns Non-fluted columns used in Roman temples Composite Columns Combination of ionic volute with Corinthian leaves on the capitol Art of Roman Emperors Emperors were believed to be gods and were shown as such in art with idealism and serene expressions Judo-Claudian The emperors who followed Octavian when he died Many were crazy and violent Octavian (Caesar Augustus) Nephew of Julius Caesar Used art as propaganda Wanted to be shown as god-like, strong and youthful Flavians Militaristic and empire stabilizers who were ugly and real Classical style was too beautiful so returned to verism Kept ideal image House of the Vettii, Pompeii Based on axial symmetry Light came from peristylium and atriums Fresh water and fountains Roman mosaics Used to make an image last Stone, pebbles or glass used to create realistic scenes Became major characteristic of Byzantine art after fall of Rome Example of Verism Deep wrinkles used to show age and imply wisdom Maybe a government official due to the deepness of the wrinkles http://o.quizlet.com/i/U8FOkGsDRAo36Rbgu4uceA.jpg Augustus Prima Porta Strong piece of propaganda for Octavian Orator pose to show governmental power and respect Breasts plate to show military power Cupid hanging on toga to show divinity Octavian forever appears youthful and strong to his people http://o.quizlet.com/i/4zImNe20gleh6JHzV-VICw.jpg Ara Pacis Auguste by Octavian Enclosed an open air alter All marble panels and powerful propaganda piece One frieze is a progression of senators and the other is the imperial extended family Octavian encouraged marriage and used children as a symbol of the future of the empire Used to show equal importance of government and religion if not more on government http://o.quizlet.com/i/n-nDrAHxlYAvwAJiK2KBXA.jpg Flavian Amphitheatre (Colosseum) Built for the Flavian love of sports Three levels of arcades each with a different column type Arches are framed by engaged columns Shows Etruscan influence of post and lintel Seen as symbol of Roman strength http://o.quizlet.com/i/nKGMJHsZe3xmh9ueVZ13Ng.jpg Arch of Titus—81 CE Built by Domitian to honor Titus Constructed of concrete with marble over Originally a base for a statue Barrel vault Composite columns support entablature http://o.quizlet.com/i/mx-d3oD7ZFwQwsD5xXiDOQ.jpg Spoils From the Temple of Solomon—81CE Relief inside Titus Arch Shows Roman soldiers carrying spoils of war through arch http://o.quizlet.com/i/JHkncFUoBgpkuh3dNcW5Bw.jpg Pont du Gard—16BCE, Nimes, France Aqueduct built by Romans to transport water Allowed for larger cities to be built Each level of arcades buttresses the next Progression of heavier to lighter arches http://o.quizlet.com/i/xivyMNnP_9KJNwfhCY6YWQ.jpg First style of painting: Incrustation Used Tromp-l'oiel to give appearance of a different type of material Effort to look upperclass http://o.quizlet.com/i/8HnO6DwnBHJarmeHpHWi2w.jpg Second Style of painting Used illusions of walls, windows and columns to open up the cubicula Mythological subjects and images http://o.quizlet.com/i/qGWlPyj8RRqbL1uDRgQ6Gw.jpg Third Style of painting Ornamental Begins with Augustus Walls become picture galleries Usually had one central surrounded by other pictures Framed by tracing and color http://o.quizlet.com/i/oIODja1e8ct5spFIZ52mQQ.jpg Fourth Style of painting Combined elements of first three Painted marble base Large scene of second style Small scenes of second style http://o.quizlet.com/i/ceBKmXtxUNi5iukB4LOoJg.jpg