Author Question: Discuss art as a propaganda tool for the Roman government. Give examples. What will be an ideal ... (Read 32 times)

mia · **on:** Sep 28, 2018

Discuss art as a propaganda tool for the Roman government. Give examples.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Early Western Christian churches were modeled architecturally on Rome's basilicas, which were the central space in a typical

A. hall of justice.
B. temple.
C. bath.
D. theater.

sylvia · **Reply #1 on:** Sep 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Propaganda for the Roman Empire was often found in the impressive public sculptures and monuments. The triumphal arch was the landmark image of Roman imperial victory and served as visual propaganda. For example, The Spoils of Jerusalem on the Arch of Titus, remains a vivid record of conquest and triumph. It depicts a typical Roman triumphal procession celebrating the destruction of Jerusalem and the pillage of the Temple of Solomon. Crowned with laurel wreaths of victory, Roman soldiers march through a city gate carrying the menorah and other spoils of victory.
While triumphal arches served as visual propaganda for Rome's military exploits, monumental sculpture glorified Roman rulers. The statues, often with a leader astride a horse, were flattering idealizations (handsome faces and canonic proportions) that placed the military leaders in loftier sphere than the everyday citizens.

Answer to Question 2

C