ARH 2050 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Pontifex Maximus, Verism, Polykleitos
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Occulus circular opening in the top of a structure designed to let light in. Temple dedicated to the gods temple dedicated to all the gods. Roman peace, initiated by augustus, which lasted over 200 years. Plebians lower class, i. e. farmers, merchants, freed slaves. Archaic (900-480 bc): includes geometric styles and the art is basic and stylized. Classical (480-400 bc): golden age, considered the pinnacle of perfection. Late classical (400-320 bc): standards begin to change during this period due to. Alexander the great, leaving the classical perfection behind. Hellenistic (320-30 bc): last great phase, known for its theatricality and eroticis. Commodus last of the high empire rulers who was assassinated bringing civil disorder. Carcalla known for his brutal nature, killing even his own brother to gain power. Diocletian institutes the tetrarchy or rule of four, that begins the split of the roman empire. Aqueduct structure that moved water and utilized the roman arch.
