The Mythology of the Ara Pacis Augustae: Iconography and Symbolism

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• Dan-Tudor Ionescu

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• 60 Seiten
• 3 Lesestunden

• Wirtschaft

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Focusing on the iconography and mythology of the Ara Pacis Augustae's western relief friezes, this analysis explores the themes of Rome's origins and the cultural identity of the Latin and Roman peoples. The book synthesizes a decade of research on Augustan monuments in Rome's Campus Martius, examining their layout and potential links to astronomy and classical mythology. It offers a comprehensive understanding of the artistic and historical significance of these ancient works.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
• Einband: Paperback