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Visual sources for each theme
Divi Filus
How does the coin
obv: Bare Head of Octavian, rev: Head of Julius Ceaser with laurel wreath
show divi filus?
Son of a God :zap:
Associates Octavian as "Son of A God" because Julius Ceaser is seen on the reverse and Octavian is seen on the obvserve
How does the
eight rayed comet show Divi Filius?
Comet :comet:
1) The comet refers to the deification of Julius Ceaser which stresses the divinity of both Augustus and Julius Ceaser
Divine :sparkles:
2) The inscription visually stresses the idea that
Augustus is Julius Ceaser' divine son
Why the
Prima Porta
significant for Divi Filus?
Dolphin :dolphin:
A dolphin and Cupid can be seen on
Augustus leg which shows Divi Filus because Cupid is Venus' son, which is a reference to Julian Ancestry and Divine Lineage
Imperator
How does the
obv: Bare Head of Octavian, rev: Head of Julius Ceaser with laurel wreath
depict imperator?
Ceaser :medal:
1) Ceaser was a highly skilled military general and Octavian is associating himself with this by being on the same coin
Masculine :silhouette:
2) Shows Octavian as masculine and the potential to be great as he has the same features as Julius Ceaser and highlights he is the natural successor and can fill Julius Ceasers shoes
How does the
Prima Porta
show Augustus as Imperator?
Pose :sports_medal:
1) Augustus is seen in the contraposto pose and his arm is raised like he is addressing an army
Youth :man-boy:
2) Augustus is seen as youthful and strong
Egypt 🏜️
3) There is a sphinx on the breastplate which shows a connection to Egypt and that he wanted to have power over the whole world, including Egypt and wanted to show his dominance over Cleopatra
Standards :red_flag:
4) The return of the standards are depicted on the chestplate, this is a direct refernce to when Augustus returned the Parthenon standards which shows military victory
How does the
Head of Octavian and Octavian seated on bench holding scroll
show Imperator?
Translation :memo:
The translation/text is "Imperator Caesar" which directly shows a message to the Roman people that he is an imperator and has military might
Culture Hero
How does the
Ara Pacis
show Culture Hero?
Plants/Vines/Flowers :sunflower:
1) One relief is covered in plant life, vines and flowers.... Vines were symbolic of Augustus' Golden Age because they showed fertility and rich natural imagery showing prosperity.
Seated Female :female_sign:
2) Another relief depicts a seated female who has been interpretted as either Tellus, Venus or Pax, who is surrounded by two babies on the lap of this female, this shows a scene of human fertility and natural abundance and therefore ultimately shows harmony and abundance of Italy.
Clothing :shirt:
3) Augustus is shown in a toga and not military wear suggesting peace and suggesting a message of a restored peaceful state for the Roman people—the Pax Romana.
How does the
obv: Octavian
rev: Pax holding olive branch and cornucopia
show Culture Hero?
Goddess Pax :female_sign:
1) Pax the goddess of peace is linked with Augustus which shows his ability to keep his promise of "Through War, Peace". Pax stands alongside Octavian with classic symbols of peace that identify her.
Cornucopia :amphora:
2) The cornucopia is a horn of plenty which implies abundance for the future of Rome.
Pater Patriae
How does the
Forum of Augustus
show Pater Patriae?
Chariot :horse_racing:
Augustus riding a chariot drawn by 4
horses with the inscription "Pater
Patriae" which connects Augustus to divine figures and shows that he has a place in
history
How does the
Mausoleum of Augustus
show Pater Patriae?
Size :building_construction:
1) The size of it (42m) reflects the power and authority of Augustus
Burial 🪦
2) Included burial places for his family which reinforces the idea that he is Pater Patriae
Res Gestae :book:
3) On the inside there was the inscription of the Res Gestae written by Augustus stating all his achievements
Gift :gift_heart:
4) the park surrounding the Mausoleum acted as a gift to the city which shows Augustus is benevolent
How does the
Statue of Livia
show Pater Patriae?
Matrona :blond-haired-woman:
1) It depicts Livia (Octavian' wife) as the perfect Matrona, she fufilled all her duties and it gave the impression that Octavian embodied traditional behaviour and values
Exiled :desert_island:
2) This links to when Augustus exiled his two daughters, which preserved his reputation of "father of the fatherland" and preserved the reputation of the imperial family
Augustus
How does the
Forum of Augustus
show Augustus?
Religious Figures :zap:
It shows statues of religious figures looking in on Augustus, he is the centre of religion.
How does the
Ara Pacis
show Augustus?
Religious Processions :church:
The Ara Pacis shows reliefs depicting religious processions of Augustus and the members of the imperial family dressed in the traditional, ceremonial toga.
How does the
obv: Augustus, rev: Sacrificial Elements
show Augustus?
Sacrifical Elements :satellite_antenna:
1) The sacrifical elements stress Augustus' role as religious leader
Lituus :field_hockey_stick_and_ball:
2) Lituus was a wand used by Augurs and a symbol used by priests and therefore shows the idea of Augustus being a religious leader
:clock7: KEY DATES FOR EACH SOURCE: :calendar:
Forum of Augustus - 2 BC
Mausoleum of Augustus - 32 BC
obv: Bare Head of Octavian, rev: Head of Julius Ceaser with laurel wreath coin - 43 BC
Eight rayed comet coin - 18 BC
Prima Porta - 20 BC
obv: Augustus, rev: Sacrificial Elements coin - 12 BC
Res Gestae - 13 AD
Ara Pacis - 9 BC
Statue of Livia - 31 BC
obv: Octavian
rev: Pax holding olive brance and cornucopia coin - 32 BC