AD 92-96 Rome, Italy
Entrance arch in the Piazza di Tor Sanguigna

An example of cyclopean masonry-

Stadium of Domitian, Circus Agonalis, Architecture and City Planning. c. A.D. 92-96. Artstor, library.artstor.org/asset/APINTOIG_10313945007

AD 6 Rome, Italy
White marble

Remaining part of the temple dedicated to Roman mythology figures Castor and Pullox and the site of the cavalry parade commemorating their victory. The columns are composite order with fluted shaft and decorative capital.

Temple of Castor and Pollux, Larger Entity: Forum Romanum (Roman Forum), Architecture and City Planning. A.D. 6. Artstor, library.artstor.org/asset/APINTOIG_10313945905

 

 

Rome, Italy 211-216 BC
Marble

A surviving piece of the Aqua Antoniniana, and aqueduct which brought water to Caracalla’s baths. This arch is decorated lavishly because as was the norm for aqueduct arches that passed over roads. Has composite capitals (combining the volutes of Ionic order and Acanthus leaves of the Corinthian).

Arch of Drusus, Aqua Antoniniana, Architecture and City Planning. 211-216. Artstor, library.artstor.org/asset/APINTOIG_10313945032

1st Century BC

Bronze Candelabrum. Utilitarian and designed to serve its purpose. The feet are decoratively shaped like an animal leg/foot but are still simple.

Bronze candelabrum (lamp stand). ca. 1st century A.D.. Artstor, library.artstor.org/asset/SS7731421_7731421_11455330 

Etruscan 1550s BC
Bronze inlaid with Ivory

The chariot depicts two figures passing off what appears to be a  helmet and a shield. There are birds around the figures heads and the shield has a human and animal head. The side panels appear to have warriors riding on a shirt lead by a winged horse (Mythology-realted?). They are facing the front of the chariot.

 

650-600 BC Etruscan
Terracotta/ Bucchero (Shiny black surface made to emulate metal)

This small vase was most likely used as an ink container. The inscription around the middle is the 26 letter alphabet. The tail is missing but is assumed to have acted as a third leg. The head is detachable and was probably attached to the body by a chord.

“Terracotta Vase in the Shape of a Cockerel.” The Met’s Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History, www.metmuseum.org/toah/works-of-art/24.97.21ab/.

Rome: House of Augustus: 2nd style wall painting
House of Augustus, Rome
30-20 BC

This fresco is believed to be a copy of a scene from a Roman theatre stage. There are masks painted on either side of the doorway and an array of small creatures along the top and sides.

Rome: House of Augustus: 2nd style wall painting: det.: south wall, House of Augustus, House of the Masks. c.30-20 B.C. Artstor, library.artstor.org/asset/ARTSTOR_103_41822000457240

Cubiculum (bedroom) from the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
50-40 BC

This is a large-scale fresco depicting many architectural scenes. Some specific features include columns (pilasters) which appear to be Corinthian style because of the decorative Capital. These also divided the room and determined where furniture was placed. Arched window/ doorways can be seen in the buildings at a distance. It also shows a Roman town filled with color and smaller architectural details that have not survived to today.

“Cubiculum (Bedroom) from the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale.” The Met’s Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History, www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/247017.

 

Tomb of the Triclinium
Tarquinia, Italy
470-460 BCE

This painting in the Tomb of Triclinium shows an Aulos player (An aulos is a common ancient Grecian wind instrument made from a reed). The musician is surrounded by birds and trees, it is a peaceful scene. The style of artwork is two dimensional and not anatomically accurate. The player is wearing only a light piece of cloth showing the movement of the whole body.

Tomb of the Triclinium, detail showing an Aulos player. ca. 470 – 460 BCE. Artstor, library.artstor.org/asset/SCALA_ARCHIVES_10310841318