Classical Studies 1000 Study Guide - Final Guide: Augustus Of Prima Porta, Flavian Dynasty, Roman Glass

• School: Western University
• Department: Classical Studies
• Course: Classical Studies 1000
• Professor: David Lamari

Document Summary

Augustan portraits: shown as a priest with a toga over his head, his wife was depicted as perfection counterpart to this great leader. Rome: drained the swampland area outside the city of rome so that new structures could be built, didn"t kick out civilians from the city, instead used unused land. South: the procession: parade of men (priests, kids, fathers, mothers, image of the family is very important to augustus. Scenes: anneus (trogan hero) is offering sacrifice to the gods in a. Roman way: other wall shows a woman surrounded by plenty (of kids, food, animals) ! Augustan image : another image was of a lion/lioness and her cub ! depicts mother and child with an alter with garland. Cross-cultural: introduction of non-italian cultures, see depiction of sphinxes, greek snakes, etc. Roman glass: the quality of the art and architecture rises = higher standard living, blown glass becomes very popular.