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Ancient Architecture: 400 C.E.
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Arch of Titus, originally Pentelic marble, early 19h-century restoration is in travertine, c. 81 C.E. (Via Sacra, Rome) The surviving original inscription reads: SENATVS POPVLVSQVE ROMANVS DIVO TITO DIVI VESPASIANI F[ILIO] VESPASIANO AVGVSTO Senate P...eople of Rome to the divine Titus Vespasian Augustus son of Vespasian. (04:57)
Speakers: Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker
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July 11, 2012 at 07:41 PM
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A virtual tour of Hadrian's Villa using a 3D digital model of the villa created under the direction of Dr. Bernard Frischer. The ruins of Hadrian's Villa, in the town of Tivoli, near Rome, is spread over an area of approximately 250 acres. Many of th...e structures were designed by the Emperor Hadrian who ruled from 117 until his death in 138 C.E. This virual rendering is based on current archeological research and has been created in consultation with art historians, archaeologists, and museum curators with expertise in this area. Please note, a few features are necessarily assumptions based on the best available evidence. (08:04)
Speakers: Dr. Bernard Frischer and Dr. Beth Harris
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July 11, 2012 at 07:48 PM
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Temple of Portunus (formerly known as, Fortuna Virilis), travertine, tufa, and stucco, c. 120-80 B.C.E., Rome A smarthistory.org video by Beth Harris and Steven Zucker.
July 12, 2012 at 06:21 PM
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NOTE: Classical Nudity. Battle of the Lapiths and Centaurs, Parthenon Metopes, south flank, marble, c. 440 B.C.E. (British Museum, London) Speakers: Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker. (06:43)
July 12, 2012 at 05:58 PM
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Phidias(?), Parthenon Frieze, c. 438-32 B.C.E., pentelic marble. This video depicts the 420 linear feet of the 525 that complete the frieze are in the British Museum. (5:22)
May 18, 2012 at 08:17 PM
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Ages: 13 - 18
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Arch of Constantine, 315 C.E., Rome. Speakers: Valentina Follo, Dr. Beth Harris, Dr. Steven Zucker discuss how the Arch depicts scenes from other reknown artworks that were recreated for this Arch to honor Constantine. (10:57)
June 10, 2012 at 05:33 PM
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Reconstruction of the Ishtar Gate and Processional Way, Babylon, c. 575 B.C.E., glazed mud brick (Pergamon Museum, Berlin) Also view this work up close on the Google Art Project. (06:50)
This video also discusses the Biblical figure Nebukenezer & hi...s rule. (6:50)
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May 29, 2012 at 06:10 PM
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This video discusses the history of the Colosseum (Amphitheatrum Flavium), c. 70-80 C.E., Rome. Speakers: Valentina Follo (courtesy of Context Travel), Dr. Beth Harris, and Dr. Steven Zucker discuss the types of materials used, the types of columns, ...the original name of the building, among several other facts. Cover photo by Julia Avra Ugoretz.
Views of the Colosseum were taken from the Rome Reborn model of ancient Rome with the permission of The Rome Reborn Project (www.romereborn.virginia.edu). The model is copyright 2004 by The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved. (8:34)
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May 9, 2012 at 08:39 PM
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Column of Trajan, Carrara marble, completed 113 C.E., Rome Dedicated to Emperor Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Nerva Traianus b. 53 , d. 117 C.E.) in honor of his victory over Dacia (now Romania) 101-02 and 105-06 C.E. This informational video tells about the... column's construction and meaning. (4:56)
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May 18, 2012 at 08:25 PM
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The Pantheon, Rome, c. 125. Speakers: Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker discuss the history and symbolism of this incredible ancient building. (8:07)
June 10, 2012 at 06:42 PM
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