Art & Images

The Roman Colosseum

The Coliseum in Rome, the site of gladiatorial combats and other spectacles in Ancient Rome. [Corbis]...

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Colosseum (Flavin Amphitheater): Street Level

Roman (Flavian period): Colosseum (Flavian Amphitheater): exterior, detail of arcaded construction of entrance at street level. ca. 70 - 82 A.D. AICT: Art Images for College Teaching....

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Trajan's Column: Detail

Roman: Trajan's Column: detail, middle registers of frieze on E. side, Roman campaigns against the Dacians. ca. 113 A.D. AICT: Art Images for College Teaching....

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The Tetrarchs: Diocletian and Maximian

Roman Late Empire: The Tetrarchs: detail of the Augusti (Diocletian and Maximian). ca. 305 A.D. AICT: Art Images for College Teaching....

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Roman Gods and Goddesses Info

The ancient Romans, like the Greeks, had a rich pantheon of gods and goddesses that played significant roles in their mythology, religion, and daily life. Here's a brief overview of some of the key Roman gods and goddesses: Jupiter (Jove): Jupiter was the king of the gods, equivalent to the Greek god Zeus. He was the god of the sky and thunder, ass...

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Colosseum (Flavin Amphitheater): Entrance Passage

Roman (Flavian period): Colosseum (Flavian Amphitheater): arena interior, view through entrance passage. ca. 70 - 82 A.D. AICT: Art Images for College Teaching....

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Trajan's Column: Detail 3

Roman: Trajan's Column: detail, lower registers of frieze on W. side, legionaries on campaign against the Dacians. ca. 113 A.D. AICT: Art Images for College Teaching....

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The Tetrarchs: Diocletian and Maximian (Detail)

Roman Late Empire: The Tetrarchs: detail of the Augusti (Diocletian and Maximian). ca. 305 A.D. AICT: Art Images for College Teaching....

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Colosseum (Flavin Amphitheater): Arena Interior

Roman (Flavian period): Colosseum (Flavian Amphitheater): arena interior, view towards E. showing substructure. ca. 70 - 82 A.D. A.D. AICT: Art Images for College Teaching....

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Portrait of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius

The "Portrait of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius" is a remarkable piece of ancient Roman art that offers a glimpse into the life and character of one of Rome's most famous emperors. Marcus Aurelius, who reigned from 161 to 180 CE, was not only a powerful ruler but also a renowned philosopher. This portrait is a testament to his distinctive features and...

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