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46 (iPod): Ara Pacis
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Length:
12 minutes
Released:
Jan 5, 2012
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Podcast episode
Description
Episode 46 of the Ancient Art Podcast takes us in and out and around one of the most magnificent works of imperial Roman architecture, the Ara Pacis Augustae, of the Altar of Augustan Peace. We'll explore how the Ara Pacis weaves together images from Rome's legendary past and 1st century BC present to paint a picture of a new Golden Age era of peace and prosperity under the reign of Augustus Caesar. We also discuss the ongoing difficulty and debate in identifying some of the scenes and figures decorating the altar, and discover a breathtaking light show recreating how the Ara Pacis was meant to be seen, in vivid color! Explore more episodes, image galleries, credits, transcripts, and additional resources at http://ancientartpodcast.org. Connect at http://twitter.com/lucaslivingston and http://facebook.com/ancientartpodcast.
Released:
Jan 5, 2012
Format:
Podcast episode
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