Hadrian

Hadrian Emperor Hadrian was the 14th Emperor of Rome between 117-138 CE, Hadrian is also known as the 3rd of 5 good emperors. Born in Hispania like Trajan Hadrian came into power as an Emperor after being adopted by Trajan’s wife. Historians believe that one reason for the adoption was the ethnicity that Hadrian and Trajan shared. At an early age Hadrian like Trajan joined the army and became a tribune under the command of emperor Nerva. When Nerva died Trajan took the throne and when Trajan died

Memoirs of Hadrian is a timeless historical novel that describes the life and accomplishments of the great Roman Emperor Hadrian and the impact he had culturally on western civilization. The story is told from Hadrian’s own point of view when he is an old man looking back on his life and is written as a letter to Marcus Aurelious who he had chosen to be his successor as emperor. This book sheds light on the achievements that Hadrian made during his reign while also providing an interesting perspective

This paper will compare the architecture, history, art theme, religion and the location behind the two buildings: The Pantheon, and San Vitale. Overview: The Pantheon was built in Rome, Italy during the reign of Augustus (27 BCE - 14 CE). It is a religious building dedicated to all gods, which is the meaning of its name. Almost 2000 years after it was built, its dome was the biggest largest dome that did not need any reinforcement from steel. It is also the best preserved temple of the ancient time

across “Europe” to the British Isles, south to Africa, east to Syria, and north to the border of Germany, to comprise forty provinces and sixty million inhabitants. Rome had learned its geography from his conquests. So, it is no surprise to know that Hadrian was certainly one who experienced many outside influences other than the nearby inhabitants Rome itself. Looking at the villa and comparing its array of differences, you can perceive where the empire’s size, cultural differences, social collectives

inscription reads: “Marcus Agrippa son of Lucius, having been consul three times made it”. Despite all the marvelous building projects that the emperor Hadrian produced during his reign, he never inscribed his name to any, but one, the temple of his father Trajan. That is why the Roman Pantheon bears the inscription of Marcus Agrippa, and not the emperor Hadrian. It seems likely that the Pantheon and the Basilica of Neptune were Agrippa's “sacra privata, not aedes publicae” (public temples). This less solemn

The Pantheon The pantheon which is located in Rome was originally commissioned by Marcus Agrippa, 27 BCE-14 AD, during Augustus’s reign. It was later rebuilt in 126 AD by the Emperor Hadrian. It was built to be a Temple for the worship of all Gods (wikipedia.org). The first thing seen at the front of the Pantheon is a large covered portico which is surrounded by eight large, granite Corinthian style columns and each side of the portico contains two groups of four more columns. On top of the portico

Introduction:Introduction: In this internal i will analyse these four statues: The Prima Porta Augustus, Colossus of Nero, The Bust of Hadrian, and Commodus as Hercules. The ancient city of Rome is one of the most iconic places in the world for art and historians. Through the analysis of the statues and legacy in particular the statues of the emperors., We can piece together their world and understanding. Statues were a great median in which to portray oneself as great and powerful and so because

that it was used for several functions throughout history. Nowadays its used as a Catholic church. It’s known for its dome structure. The temple was finished in 125 AD. The actual architect is still not known but it is assigned to the Roman emperor Hadrian. The White Temple was constructed in what is known now as Ancient Near East. It’s

many of the sculptures of the arch were reused building stone or sculptures taken away from older monuments dating around the 2nd century C.E. The origins of the sculptures, with their imperial style, are resembled to those of the reigns of Trajan, Hadrian, and Marcus Aurelius. Most of the reliefs feature the emperors participating in activities that demonstrate their authority and piety by addressing troops and defeating enemies. There are artistic works of the structure that also date

testifies of ideas of that time, tells that presented by the thinker Protagoras or the Polycletus sculptor. Pantheon The Pantheon was built by order of King Agrippa, the edifice was destroyed by fire and is fully reconstructed under the influence of Hadrian king. At the beginning the temple was built for religious activities and was changed into Christian church in the seventh century. C is a church that has remained intact and functioning till present. There is even a neighborhood in Rome that bears