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WT Notebook Journal 2 During the period of the Early Empire, Roman expansion and change marked the end of the Roman Republic. Growth changed the ideal of the republic and new problems surfaced within Rome itself. Increase power in the Senate which led to a less democratic society and increase military power for the Greeks as well as civil wars between Rome and the provinces were some of the political changes that were prompted by Roman expansion. Socio-economical changes like high taxes due to the wars and movement towards cities, increase unemployment, and income disparity caused by the dispute between patricians and the plebeian were promoted by Roman expansion.
The Roman empire was based on slavery: slavery on a massive scale. Therefore The success and spoils of Roman wars meant that slaves were everywhere putting regular Roman citizens out of work. This solution was not ideal but no rich Romans (patricians) seemed willing to compromise and give up their slaves. Attempts were made to base taxes on the numbers of slaves owned but the rich simply freed their slaves to avoid taxation and then added on still to the numbers of unemployed.
The Roman Empire used to be cutthroat and menacing, but what ultimately ended it? There were military invasions and the Roman army began to lose skill and discipline. There were also corrupt officials in office. Taxes grew and the poor became isolated. There were many elements that brought about the downfall of Rome, but the fundamental reason was the emperors.
There were many different causes for the fall of the Roman empire, not just one. The Roman Empire was very strong, but eventually broke down over time for a multitude of reasons. Most of those reasons had to do with changes in Rome’s identity. Some of these changes in Rome’s identity led to the fall of Rome because they were so sudden; only portions of the Roman population were prepared for the change. Other times, citizens got into arguments because they were, in a way, too prepared.
Political figures in art has always been an important part of our history, culture and artistic representation, Roman and Byzantine art is a classic case of these representations. The Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius and Justinian as World Conqueror are two examples that demonstrate the power and prestige of these political authorities. First, Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius from the Roman, Italy (173-176 CE) measures 11’6” high, cast in bronze. Secondly, Justinian as World conqueror from Byzantium period measures 13” x 11” entire panel, center panel 7” x 5” and 1” deep. The creator of the equestrian statue is unknown, however, the creator of Justinian’s ivory relief was probably made by the imperial work of Constantinople.
The civilization of ancient Rome was one time the mightiest on the planet. Yet it, like any other civilization, began as one small settlement. The Roman Empire suffered numerous complications in its final years. The late Roman empire was frequently invaded by several barbarian groups, most notably the Huns and Vandals.
The Roman Empire, at its height (c. 117 CE), was the most extensive political and social structure of western civilization. Under Trajan, the empire reached its greatest territorial expanse and his admiration for Greek culture spurred new building programs and classicizing works of art throughout the empire. The marble representation of Trajan at the San Antonio Museum of Art known as (The Lansdowne Trajan, 98-117 A.D.) establishes Trajan as a skilled military commander, an affluent ruler and a god that’s why the torso of this sculpture belonged to a statue of a youthful god and later consolidated with Trajan's head. In The Lansdowne Trajan, the unknown artist utilized fine marble, contrapposto pose, shape and line to capture the dynamism of
The height of Rome began in 118 CE because it was the largest in size. It encompassed the Mediterranean Sea. Rome once had a magnificent army, and the Romans earned glory around the world. Roman peace was a result of the Pax Romana. Both military and political victories were achieved.
The Roman Empire was an era that historians found very interesting as it showed the necessities a community needs and the problems that could lead to the collapse of one. It was a civilization that advanced and spread the major religion Christianity. So when the Roman empire divided, and the Western side started to crumble what could have happened to the Western side that caused it to fall apart? The primary causes for Rome’s fall are having corruption within the government, a poor economic state, and a weak military.
Analyze the changes Augustus made in Roman political, military and social institutions? Augustus also known as (Augustus Caesar Octavian) was born 63 BC, and passed away 14 AD at the age of 78. He was the first Emperor of Rome from 27BC until his death. Once Augustus took senate on January 16th, BC Caesar Octavian became known as Augustus Caesar Octavian. Augustus is well known for transforming Rome from a city of brick into a city of marble.
According to Tacitus, Emperor Nero was not in Rome when the great fire broke out. When he did return, Nero brought supplies and opened public buildings for those displaced, and blamed the Christians for the fire. Tacitus portrays Nero in a positive light, which might have differed from how Nero really was. Why couldn’t historians write objectively about emperors during their
Titus was one man who always want to fight and having eloquent speaking. Eloquent, warlike, moderate in his desires, also he was called “Amor et deliciae humani generis_, “ The love and the delight of the human race. In 79 AD Titusbecame emperor of the Roman Empire. He died just two years later, in September 81 AD. The popular emperor was soon apotheosized by the Roman Senate.
Constantine the Great Constantine I was born in 280 in Naissus, Moesia. His father became the Western Roman emperor in 305. After his father's death Constantine fought to take power. He became the Western emperor in 312 and the sole Roman emperor in 324. Constantine was also the first emperor to convert to Christianity.
On our field trip to the Getty villa this semester, we had to choose an art piece that stood out to us among the many there. The task at hand seemed easier than it was, as there were many art pieces that held my attention. One thing I kept in mind was that many of the Greek art pieces were either recovered from the bottom of the sea or were Roman duplicates. This meant finding background and details about them would be challenging. Of the art pieces, the Statue of Hercules or the “Lansdowne Herakles” was the one that I chose to write about.
Asthma is a serious non communicable disease which plagues many people. There are many types of asthma; I happen to suffer from exercise induced asthma as well as many of my friends and some of my family members. Even though I don’t believe my symptoms flair up as often as other people, I still believe that for me and for other people that have it, asthma is still a huge problem. I’ve also participated in a 5 k for asthma. Asthma has many symptoms and can cause many problems.
