She-Wolf (Capitoline Wolf)

c. 500 BC

ETRUSCAN

commissioned by Romans, made by Estruscans

story of Romulus (founder of Rome) and Remus being suckled by a wolf

Apollo, Temple of Minerva

c. 500 BC

ETRUSCAN

Apulu, Etruscan version of Greco-Roman Apollo

terracotta statue adorning roof of temple in Veii, Italy

Sarcophagus from Cerveteri

c. 520 BC

ETRUSCAN

 contained only ashes of deceased

intimate image of couple reclining on banquet couch

composite perspective

Aulus Metellus (Arringatore)

c. 80 BC

ROMAN

Etruscan-made statue in Roman style

Pont du Gard

Nimes, France

late 1st cen. BC

ROMAN

using gravity, can move water up to 30 miles

Porta Maggiore - has attic to disguise waterway

Augustus of Primaporta

early 1st cen. CE

ROMAN

youthful, idealized portrait

glorified Agustus, reliefs on armor depict diplomatic victory

Ara Pacis Augste

13 BC

ROMAN

Altar of Augustan Peace, commemorates Augustus' establishment of peace

mythical scenes + Roman Procession on either long side

children portrayed to increase birth rate amongst nobility

Gemma Augustea

early 1st cen. CE

ROMAN

 - not in book -

political and mythological symbology

Agustus surrounded by gods, symbols of gods and personifications of state

Young Woman Writing

Pompeii

< 79 CE

ROMAN

- not in book -

many customized portraits in homes depicted "stock positions" with likenesses

writing utensils demonstrate learnedness

Arch of Titus

c. 81 CE

ROMAN

Flavian - triumphful arch

panel describes Titus' military, academic, charitable, etc. accomplishments

built by Domitian

Flavian Ampitheatre (Roman Colosseum)

72 - 80 CE

ROMAN

Flavian - built by Vespasian

built on top of Nero's lake as a political symbol

seated 50,000 - place for games and spectacles

labrinth of waiting rooms and cages underneath

Greek columns decorate outside

marble later pilfered and repurposed

A Young Flavian Woman

c. 90 CE

ROMAN

hollows in hair drilled out, rest carved - marble

Column of Trajan

113 - 116 CE

ROMAN

inside forum of Trajan

once topped with statue of Trajan

general scenes on scroll-like reliefs- victories, sacrificing to the gods, etc.

base is Trajan's tomb

Pantheon

c. 118 - 128 CE

ROMAN

built by Hadrian

temple for all gods

hemispherical dome made of concrete with marble veneers

drainage system below floor

unsupported by columns - encloses space

Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius

c. 176 CE

ROMAN

imperial portrait, gilded bronze

pose is confident and victorious, facial expression is weary

majesty + authority

Constantine the Great

325 CE

ROMAN

colossal statue - 8 1/2 ft. tall head

imposing image of Constantine's grandeur

divine authority

Synagogue, Dura-Europos

c. 245

LATE ANTIQUITY

Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus

Rome, Italy

c. 360

LATE ANTIQUITY

Catacomb of St. Peter and Marcellinus

early 4th cen.

LATE ANTIQUITY

Old St. Peter's Basilica

Rome, Italy

c. 319

LATE ANTIQUITY

Santa Costanza

Rome, Italy

c. 331

LATE ANTIQUITY

Sant'Apolinare Nouvo

Ravenna, Italy

504 CE

LATE ANTIQUITY

Christ as the Good Shepherd

from the entrance wall of the mausoleum of Galla Placidia

Ravenna, Italy

c. 425

LATE ANTIQUITY

Rebecca and Eliezer at the well

foilo 7 rector of the Vienna Genesis

early 6th cen.

LATE ANTIQUITY

Hagia Sophia

Constantinople

532

BYZANTINE

Justinian and Theodora Mosaics

San Vitale, Ravenna, Italy

526

BYZANTINE

St. Apollinaris amid sheep

apse mosaic, Sant'Apolinare in Classe, Ravenna

c. 533

BYZANTINE

Justinian as World Conqueror (Barberini ivory)

mid 6th cen.

BYZANTINE

Ascension of Christ

folio 13 verso of the Rabbula Gospels

Zagbo, Syria

586

BYZANTINE

Virgin (Theotokos) and Child between St.s Theodore and George, icon

6th or 7th cen.

BYZANTINE

Virgin (Theotokos) and Child (Vladimir Virgin), icon

late 11th - early 12th cen.

BYZANTINE

Three Angels

Andrei Rublyev

c. 1410

BYZANTINE