HUM 2020 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Axis Mundi, Cosmopolitanism, Res Publica
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Pax romana and roman legacy chapter 4: major impact of roman society, government. Republic (res publica) = rule by the people (509 - 31 bc). Forum = common plaza for meeting of governing assembly (2 parts) Roman architecture: victory arches, theme: power of emperors, arch of titus (p79): ad 70 victory over rebellious jews; 50" high, 40" wide, message: rebels will lose. Pantheon (ad 126) (religious, p88: features: domed rotunda, purpose: dedicated to planetary gods, symbolism: microcosm with rome at center of the universe = axis mundi.
