ARTH 22006 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Josephus, Ancient Roman Architecture, Bridal Theology
3 Aug 2016
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Villa of the mysteries pompeii: initiation rites: secret, mystical marriage to cult, painful, initiate hit with gold stick. Symbols to drown out pain: woodland creature, illusionistic painting. Mithras drinks slain bull"s blood gets mystical powers. House of livia: late 1st century bce garden vista painting. Atmospheric painting makes the room look larger than it is: creates illusion of distance by loss of color intensity, shift in color, to almost neutrals and blurring of contours as intended distance between eye and object increases. Roman architecture acts as a constant reminder of roman empire: build amphitheaters in conquered cities. Opening event- flood the floor have a naval battle. 80 arched openings give rhythm and easy acces to building. Triumph of romans conquering the jews: flavius josephus- describes events of soldiers conquering, bring back prisoners for slaves, and important leaders to kill before celebrating. Interior carvings: one side shows soldiers returning with spoils one shows titus returning with.
