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This is a list of Roman triumphal arches. Triumphal arches were constructed across the Roman Empire and are an archetypal example of Roman architecture. Most surviving Roman arches date from the Imperial period (1st century BC onwards). They were preceded by honorific arches set up under the Roman Republic.
The two key elements of the Roman triumphal arch – a round-topped arch and a square entablature – had long been in use as separate architectural elements in ancient Greece, but the Greeks preferred the use of entablatures in their temples, and almost entirely confined their use of the arch to structures under external pressure, such as ...
Ancient Roman triumphal arches in Italy (1 C, 10 P) Pages in category "Ancient Roman triumphal arches" The following 24 pages are in this category, out of 24 total.
The arch has provided the general model for many triumphal arches erected since the 16th century. It is the inspiration for the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. [7] It holds an important place in art history, being the focus of Franz Wickhoff's appreciation of Roman art in contrast to the then-prevailing view. [8]
Triumphal arches in the Roman Forum (4 P) Pages in category "Ancient Roman triumphal arches in Rome" The following 23 pages are in this category, out of 23 total.
The triumphal arch was built in the 4th century AD to celebrate the victory of Constantine - the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity - over his rival, Maxentius. Ancient Roman Arch of ...
Ancient Roman triumphal arches (1 C, 24 P) Pages in category "Triumphal arches" The following 22 pages are in this category, out of 22 total.
The Arch of Constantine, Rome - painted by Herman van Swanevelt, 17th century. The location, between the Palatine Hill and the Caelian Hill, spanned the ancient route of Roman triumphs (Via triumphalis) at its origin, where it diverged from the Via sacra. [4] [9] [10] This route was that taken by the emperors when they entered the city in triumph.