2. Ara Pacis Augustae (The Altar of Augustan Peace) 13-9BC

3. The Basics Materials: Travertine (foundations), Marble (building), Tufa (altar) Location: Campus Martius (Field of Mars) Why? To commemorate Augustus’ return from Gaul and Spain Who? The Senate and the People of Rome (SPQR) East West = 10.5m Height = 6.1m Nth-Sth = 11.6m

5. Exterior – west side (entrance)

6. Exterior – west side Romulus and Remus Mars Shepherd

9. Exterior – west side Aeneas Iulus? Lavinian sow Young boy leading pig Shrine with household gods (Penates and Lares)

11. Exterior – east side Tellus - “Mother Earth” Infants Mother Nature’s fertile bounty Personification of Water- fresh Personification of Water- salt

12. Exterior – East side All that remains of Roma

17. South Side Frieze This Priest has distinctive headgear. The mood is serious and dignified, shows importance and piety of those pictured. Augustus’ son-in-law Agrippa, with his head covered in priestly style. Augustus also appears, but is in a poor state of repair. The children are a symbol of hope for the future and fertility. This is Gaius, a grandson of Augustus

18. North Side Frieze Senators and officials with their wives and children. They wear and carry symbols of their authority and piety - wreathes, incense boxes, fasces (rods of office).

21. Sculptural Techniques

24. Interior

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26. Interior