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The Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel in Paris is an example. The modern term triumphal arch derives from the notion that this form of architecture was connected to the award and commemoration of a triumph to particularly successful Roman generals, by vote of the Roman senate.
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).
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]
The extravagant triumphal entry into Rouen of Henri II of France in 1550 was not "less pleasing and delectable than the third triumph of Pompey ... magnificent in riches and abounding in the spoils of foreign nations". [89] A triumphal arch made for the Royal entry into Paris of Louis XIII of France in 1628 carried a depiction of Pompey. [90]
In Imperial Rome, triumphal arches were a common way to honor the emperors. In later centuries, triumphal arches inspired imitations worldwide like Arc de Triomphe and Arc du Carrousel in Paris, the Wellington Arch and Marble Arch in London, and the Siegestor in Munich. Freestanding Roman arches also serve as design resources in the Renaissance ...
Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, an 1808 structure in Paris, France; Arcul de Triumf, a 1936 structure in Bucharest, Romania; Arch of Triumph (Pyongyang), a 1982 structure in Pyongyang, North Korea; Monumental Arch of Palmyra, a 3rd-century Roman ornamental archway in Syria; Siegestor, an 1852 three-arched triumphal structure; Triumphal Arch ...
Since the Renaissance period, rulers and states have sought to glorify themselves or commemorate victories by erecting triumphal arches on the Roman model. Modern arches have ranged from temporary structures of wood and plaster set up to celebrate royal entries to large permanent stone structures built in prominent places in city centres.
Arc de Berà; Arch of Alexander Severus; Arch of Cabanes; Arch of Campanus; Arch of Caracalla (Djémila) Arch of Caracalla (Thebeste) Arch of Dativius Victor; Arch of Galerius and Rotunda; Arch of Germanicus; Arch of Hadrian (Jerash) Arch of Marcus Aurelius (Tripoli) Arch of Septimius Severus (Leptis Magna) Arch of Trajan (Timgad)