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Augustus |
The title given to the rulers of the two halves of Rome (East and West). |
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Pax Romana |
Assisted by his astute and pragmatic secondwife, Livia, Augustus led the state and the empire for 45 years. Heestablished efficient rule and laid the foundation for an extendedperiod of stability, domestic peace, and economic prosperity knownas the Pax Romana ( Roman Peace ), which lasted over 200 years(27 BCE to 180 CE). |
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Orator |
a public speaker |
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Pilaster |
An engaged column-like elementthat is rectangular in format and used for decoration inarchitecture. |
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Barrel Vault |
Barrel or tunnel vault: an elongated orcontinuous semicircular vault, shaped like a half-cylinder. |
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Groin Vault |
Groin or cross vault: a vault created by theintersection of two barrel vaults of equal size whichcreates four side compartments of identical size andshape. |
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Amphitheater |
a round or oval building, typically unroofed, with a central space for the presentation of dramatic or sporting events. Tiers of seats for spectators surround the central space. |
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Basilica |
large rectangular building. Oftenbuilt with a clerestory, side aisles separated from thecenter nave by colonnades, and an apse at one or bothends. Roman centers for administration, later adapted toChristian church use. |
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Apse |
The semicircular structure at the end(s) of a basilica. |
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Clerestory |
The topmost zone of a wall withwindows in a basilica extending above the aisle roofs.Provides direct light into the central interior space (thenave). |
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Rotunda |
Any building (or part thereof)constructed in a circular (or sometimes polygonal) shape,usually producing a large open space crowned by adome. |
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Oculus |
In architecture, a circular opening.Oculi are usually found either as windows or at the apexof a dome. When at the top of a dome, an oculus iseither open to the sky or covered by a decorativeexterior lantern. |
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Equestrian |
Someone astride a horse. |
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Orant |
The representation of a standing figurepraying with outstretched and upraised arms. |
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Apollodorus of Damascus Forum of Trajan, Rome, Italy dedicated 112 CE |
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Ara Pacis Augustae (Altar of Augustan Peace) Procession of the Imperial Family Rome, Italy 13-9 BCE marble |
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Ara Pacis Augustae (Altar of Augustan Peace) Rome, Italy 13-9 BCE marble |
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Arch of Titus Spoils of Jerusalum Rome after 81 CE concrete and white marble |
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Arch of Titus Triumph of Titus Rome after 81 CE concrete and white marble |
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Arch of Titus Rome after 81 CE concrete and white marble |
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Colosseum (Flavian Amphitheater), Rome, Italy c. 70-80 CE |
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Column of Trajan Forum of Trajan, Rome, Italy dedicated 112 CE, marble |
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Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius Rome, Italy c. 175 CE bronze |
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Pantheon Rome, Italy 118-125 CE |
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Pantheon Rome, Italy 118-125 CE |
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Portrait of Augustus as general Primaporta, Italy, early-1st-century CE copy of a bronze original c. 20 BCE marble |
