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C O U R S E L E C T U R E The Arch of Titus Notes taken on March 20, 2014 by Edward Tanguay |
built in 82 AD by Domitian
commemorates Titus' victories including the Siege of Jerusalem in 70 AD
holes in the letters are where bronze letters were attached
shows parade when Titus returned from Jerusalem
in spandrals, flying female figures of victory
a capital and the column
combines Corinthian but also Ionic, composite capitals
image of Titus in chariot riding alone without his father
with female figure, winged, and a personification of victory
holding laurel wreath above his head
led by woman in helmet, goddess Roma, welcoming him back
scene on other side of bay
solders bringing back trophies, things they have stolen from Jerusalem
the 7 branched candelabrum, shoulders bend under weight
for people to see the scale of the victory
Flavians often demonstrated a respect and an afinity for the people of Rome and a political maneuver
stay below it and look up
in center: Titus being carried to heaven on the back of an eagle
it could be that the Arch of Titus served as his tomb
there is a staircase and a chamber which might have contained his urn