AH 1700 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Antoninus Pius, Julia Domna, Heroic Nudity
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Apotheosis- elevated to the rand of g-ds, or the ascent to heaven. Encaustic- a painting technique in which pigment is mixed with melted wax and applied to the surface while the mixture is hot. Tetrarchy- greek, rule by four ; a type of roman government established in the late third century ce by diocletian in an attempt to foster order by sharing power with potential rivals. Christogram-the three initial letters of christ"s name in greek, which came to serve as a monogram for christ. Restored cutaway view (left and lateral secion (right) of the pantheon. Near copious to the ancient greeks- not true. Differences- windows on the exterior exposed to the road, multi-story structures, little privacy, share bathrooms, noisy. Apotheosis of antonius pius and faustina, pedestal of the column of antonius. This representation of the apotheosis (ascent to heaven) of antonius pius and. Faustina is firmly in the classical tradition with its elegant, well-proportioned figures, personifications, and single ground line.
