Imperium and cosmos : Augustus and the northern Campus Martius /

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Caesar Augustus promoted a modest image of himself as the first among equals (princeps), a characterization that was as popular with the ancient Romans as it is with many scholars today. Paul Rehak argues against this impression of humility and suggests that, like the monarchs of the Hellenistic age...

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Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Rehak, Paul
Otros Autores: Younger, John G. (John Grimes), 1945-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Madison : University of Wisconsin Press, ©2006.
Colección:Wisconsin studies in classics.
Temas:
Augustus, > Emperor of Rome, > 63 B.C.-14 A.D. > Monuments.
Augustus, > Emperor of Rome, > 63 B.C.-14 A.D. > Cult.
Auguste, > empereur romain, > 63 av. J.-C.-14 > Monuments.
Auguste, > empereur romain, > 63 av. J.-C.-14 > Culte.
Augustus, > Emperor of Rome, > 63 B.C.-14 A.D.
30 B.C.-14 A.D
Architecture > Political aspects > Rome.
Power (Social sciences) > Rome.
Emperor worship > Rome.
Architecture > Aspect politique > Rome.
Pouvoir (Sciences sociales) > Rome.
Culte impérial > Rome.
HISTORY > Ancient.
Antiquities
Architecture > Political aspects
Cults
Emperor worship
Monuments
Power (Social sciences)
Gedenktekens.
Apotheose (godsdienst)
monument romain antique > Auguste (empereur romain) > Rome (Italie, ville) > Champ de Mars.
Campo Marzio (Rome, Italy)
Rome > History > Augustus, 30 B.C.-14 A.D.
Rome (Italy) > Antiquities.
Champ de Mars (Rome, Italie)
Rome > Histoire > 30 av. J.-C.-14 (Auguste)
Rome (Italie) > Antiquités.
Italy > Rome
Italy > Rome > Campo Marzio
Rome (Empire)
Marsveld.
History
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:Caesar Augustus promoted a modest image of himself as the first among equals (princeps), a characterization that was as popular with the ancient Romans as it is with many scholars today. Paul Rehak argues against this impression of humility and suggests that, like the monarchs of the Hellenistic age, Augustus sought immortality - an eternal glory gained through deliberate planning for his niche in history while flexing his existing power. Imperium and Cosmos focuses on Augustus's Mausoleum and Ustrinum (site of his cremation), the Horologium-Solarium (a colossal sundial), and the Ara Pacis (Altar to Augustan Peace), all of which transformed the northern Campus Martius into a tribute to his major achievements in life and a vast memorial for his deification after death. Rehak closely examines the artistic imagery on these monuments, providing numerous illustrations, tables, and charts. In an analysis firmly contextualized by a thorough discussion of the earlier models and motifs that inspired these Augustan monuments, Rehak shows how the princeps used these on such an unprecedented scale as to truly elevate himself above the common citizen.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xxiv, 222 pages, 33 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (pages 149-193) and indexes.
ISBN:9780299220136
0299220133

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