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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 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.
The Arch of Septimius Severus (Italian: Arco di Settimio Severo) at the northwestern end of the Roman Forum is a white marble triumphal arch dedicated in 203 AD to commemorate the Parthian victories of Emperor Septimius Severus and his two sons, Caracalla and Geta, in the two campaigns against the Parthians of 194-195 and 197–199.
In architecture, "triumphal arch" is also the name given to the arch above the entrance to the chancel of a medieval church where a rood can be placed. [1] and more generally a combination of "one large and two small doorways", [2] such as Leon Battista Alberti's façades for the Tempio Malatestiano and San Andrea, Mantua. [3]
Arch of Germanicus; Arch of Gratian, Valentinian and Theodosius; Arch of Hadrian (now referred to as the Arch of Portugal) Arch of Janus; Arch of Lentulus and Crispinus; Arch of Marcus Aurelius; Arch of Nero; Arch of Octavius; Arch of Pietas; Arch of Scipio; Arch of Septimius Severus; Arch of Tiberius; Arch of Titus (Circus Maximus) Arch of ...
The Arch of Fabius (Latin: Fornix Fabianus) was an ancient Roman arch located at the eastern end of the Roman Forum. Built in 121 BCE by Quintus Fabius Maximus Allobrogicus to celebrate his victory over the Allobroges , it was the first triumphal arch built within or adjacent to the forum. [ 1 ]
The Roman architectural revolution, also known as the "concrete revolution", [4] [5] [6] was the widespread use in Roman architecture of the previously little-used architectural forms of the arch, vault, and dome. For the first time in history, their potential was fully exploited in the construction of a wide range of civil engineering ...
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.