augustus

• who tried to control the state after ceaser's death

  mark antony
• what was augustan architecture inspired by

  greek temples
• what did the pax romana symbolise

  it marked the end of the civil war and proved how augustus was the bringer of peace
• what was the prima porta made of and who was it made for

  • marble
  • made for his wife livia
• what is important about the prima porta

  • augustus' right arm is rased showing how he would adress the army
  • breastplate worn portays him as a soldier
  • the central figure represents the return of roman standards which was lost by mark antony
  • cupid is seen since romans are ancestors of venus
• what does the northern wall of the ara pacis depict

  senators and priests performing a sacrifice