The Arch of Titus vs. the Arch of Septimius
For many years, triumphal arches has been the most influential and unique types of architecture related to ancient Rome. It is a monumental structure, usually with one or more archway, that is designed to distant a road. In its simplest form a triumphal arch consists of two massive piers connected by an arch, crowned with a flat entablature or attic on which a statue might be mounted or which bears commemorative inscriptions. (“Roman Triumphal Arches”) Triumphal arches were built to honor important leaders, the accession of a new emperor, or even significant public events. It also had statues, inscriptions and relief sculptures, to help enhance the decorated monument. Most of the Roman arches were …show more content…
It was constructed in 82 A.D by the emperor Domitian. Domitian had an older brother named Titus, who had many victories, which included the Siege of Jerusalem in 70 A.D. This arch was built to honor his late brother and to acknowledge the victory he accomplished in the Jewish War. It’s also a political and religious statement expressing the deity of Titus. This arch is also represented as a triumphal arch meaning that it contains a type of archway that has one or more passageways. The arch of Titus arch has showed the general model for many different triumphal arches constructed since the 16th century. The arch measures 15,4m by 13,5m and is 4,75m wide and the archway is 8,3m high and 5, 36 meters wide. (“Arch of Titus”} It was built using a type of Pentelic and Luna marble which helped hold the arch up. The arch is also consisted of inscriptions and relief sculptures. This arch also contains inscriptions and relief panels that help express the history of it. The inscriptions on this arch, on the outside were originally cast in bronze, while the interior reliefs were colorful. The main inscriptions describe the arch’s dedication from Rome’s people and Senate to the deified …show more content…
It was built in honor of the victories in the campaigns against the Parthians by Septimius Severus, and his two sons, Geta and Caracalla in 195 C.E, but soon after the death of Septimius Severus, his sons became joint emperors. Then after, Caracalla had Geta killed and had any information that was put on the arch about him removed. The triple triumphal arch, like this one, was one of the most well decorated of its type and it’s a lasting monument to Roman vanity. This arch measures at 20.88m in height, 23.27m in width and 11.2m in depth and is built with brick, travertine. (“Siendal”) This arch is also consisted of inscriptions and relief panels that show the history behind this arch. The inscriptions, listed on both sides of the arch, list a large number of people who were involved with the Roman senate and the relief panel represents the triumphs of Rome and who they conquered. Also, placed above the relief panels are four larger reliefs that represent the campaigns of Severus in the East. Overall, the arch is still being well preserved, though some parts have been lost through the centuries, most of it still
For many years, triumphal arches has been the most influential and unique types of architecture related to ancient Rome. It is a monumental structure, usually with one or more archway, that is designed to distant a road. In its simplest form a triumphal arch consists of two massive piers connected by an arch, crowned with a flat entablature or attic on which a statue might be mounted or which bears commemorative inscriptions. (“Roman Triumphal Arches”) Triumphal arches were built to honor important leaders, the accession of a new emperor, or even significant public events. It also had statues, inscriptions and relief sculptures, to help enhance the decorated monument. Most of the Roman arches were …show more content…
It was constructed in 82 A.D by the emperor Domitian. Domitian had an older brother named Titus, who had many victories, which included the Siege of Jerusalem in 70 A.D. This arch was built to honor his late brother and to acknowledge the victory he accomplished in the Jewish War. It’s also a political and religious statement expressing the deity of Titus. This arch is also represented as a triumphal arch meaning that it contains a type of archway that has one or more passageways. The arch of Titus arch has showed the general model for many different triumphal arches constructed since the 16th century. The arch measures 15,4m by 13,5m and is 4,75m wide and the archway is 8,3m high and 5, 36 meters wide. (“Arch of Titus”} It was built using a type of Pentelic and Luna marble which helped hold the arch up. The arch is also consisted of inscriptions and relief sculptures. This arch also contains inscriptions and relief panels that help express the history of it. The inscriptions on this arch, on the outside were originally cast in bronze, while the interior reliefs were colorful. The main inscriptions describe the arch’s dedication from Rome’s people and Senate to the deified …show more content…
It was built in honor of the victories in the campaigns against the Parthians by Septimius Severus, and his two sons, Geta and Caracalla in 195 C.E, but soon after the death of Septimius Severus, his sons became joint emperors. Then after, Caracalla had Geta killed and had any information that was put on the arch about him removed. The triple triumphal arch, like this one, was one of the most well decorated of its type and it’s a lasting monument to Roman vanity. This arch measures at 20.88m in height, 23.27m in width and 11.2m in depth and is built with brick, travertine. (“Siendal”) This arch is also consisted of inscriptions and relief panels that show the history behind this arch. The inscriptions, listed on both sides of the arch, list a large number of people who were involved with the Roman senate and the relief panel represents the triumphs of Rome and who they conquered. Also, placed above the relief panels are four larger reliefs that represent the campaigns of Severus in the East. Overall, the arch is still being well preserved, though some parts have been lost through the centuries, most of it still