The Mausoleum of Augustus Descriptive Essay by cee-cee

The Mausoleum of Augustus
The paper examines the iconology that surrounds the final resting place of the Emperor Augustus.
# 110131 | 1,453 words | 6 sources | APA | 2008 | US
Published on Dec 16, 2008 in Architecture (Ancient) , History (Greek and Roman) , History (Leaders)


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Description:

The paper describes the funeral and the Mausoleum of Augustus that is Emperor Augustus' final resting place. The paper shows how the iconology surrounding his grave is full of images of his success, his relationship to Rome, his strength, his role as a leader of Rome's army and his ascension to the heavens.

Outline:
The Funeral
The Final Resting Place - the Mausoleum

Sample of Sources Used:

  • Lanciani, R. (1897). The Ruins and Excavations of Ancient Rome. Boston: Houghton Mifflin. Retrieved December 6, 2007, from Questia database: http://www.questia.com/PM.qst?a=o&d=97545819
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  • Severy, B. (2003). Augustus and the Family at the Birth of the Roman Empire. New York: Routledge. Retrieved December 6, 2007, from Questia database: http://www.questia.com/PM.qst?a=o&d=106425291
  • Southern, P. (1998). Augustus. London: Routledge. Retrieved December 6, 2007, from Questia database: http://www.questia.com/PM.qst?a=o&d=108286100

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