Ara Pacis Augustae

(noun)

The Altar of Augustan Peace, a sacrificial altar that displays imagery of the peace and prosperity Augustus achieved during the Pax Romana.

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Examples of Ara Pacis Augustae in the following topics:

  • Imperial Sculpture in the Early Roman Empire

    • The Ara Pacis Augustae, or Altar of Augustan Peace, is one of the best examples of Augustan artistic propaganda.

  • The Pax Romana

    • Since this period was initiated during Augustus's reign, it is sometimes called Pax Augusta.
    • The third closure is undocumented, but scholars have persuasively dated the event to 13 BCE during the Ara Pacis ceremony, which was held after Augustus and Agrippa jointly returned from pacifying the provinces.
    • The Ara Pacis Augustae, or Altar of Augustan Peace, is one of the best examples of Augustan artistic propaganda and the prime symbol of the new Pax Romana.
    • The theme of peace is seen most notably in the east and west walls of the Ara Pacis, each of which had two panels, although only small fragments remain for one panel on each side.
    • The eastern wall of the Ara Pacis, which depicts the Tellus Mater surrounded by symbols of fertility and prosperity.

  • Architecture of the Early Roman Empire

    • The panels are depicted in high relief showing a change in technical style from the lower relief seen on the Ara Pacis Augustae.