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Roman Triumphal Arch
Orange, Provence, France
Coffered soffit ... Engaged Corinthian columns |
Triangular pediment ... Modillions ... Dentils ... Engaged Corinthian columns |
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Moldings: dentils ... leaf-and-dart ... egg-and-dart |
Engaged Corinthian column |
Sea image to demonstrate Roman supremacy over the sea. |
Roman triumphal arch in Orange (in Provence) commemorates the first conflict between Romans and Celts in France. Julius Caesar in 49BC built the arch. In 25 A.D. it was redecorated by Tiberius. Dimensions: 90 m. long, 18 m. high, 8 m. wide. The Second Legion built city baths, temples, circus.
Features: Three arches; rosettes, tympanum; images of the sea to demonstrate Roman supremacy of the sea.The ornamentation is Greek, but the basic arch structure is Roman. Rocks were so perfectly cut that mortar was unnecessary.