GENERAL DESCRIPTION
At the height of its power in the 2nd century CE, the Roman Empire stretched from England to Egypt, and from Spain to Syria. Roman law united this vast territory, and Roman culture infiltrated the farthest points of the Empire. Statues of the emperor decorated towns far and wide, and Roman-style structures such as baths, basilicas, and ampitheaters reflected the adoption of Roman culture. Nevertheless, each region still retained its own history and local culture. Although official business was conducted in Latin, people from the provinces continued to use their native language. The art created in the Roman provinces represents a mix of local and imperial traditions.
Adapted from
DMA Collections Smartphone Tour, "Learn about the Roman Provinces," 2012.
NOTES
- associated with a deaccessioned object: Eastern Roman Empire, near Edessa, Orpheus taming wild animals, AD 194
Marble, Gift of David T. Owsley via the Alconda-Owsley Foundation, and two anonymous donors, in honor of Nancy B. Hamon, 1999.305
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WEB RESOURCES
- KERA/PBS Learning~Watch a short video about the Roman provinces.
- Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History~Read, "Art of the Roman Provinces, 1-500 A.D."
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FUN FACTS
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General Description
At the height of its power in the 2nd century CE, the Roman Empire stretched from England to Egypt, and from Spain to Syria. Roman law united this vast territory, and Roman culture infiltrated the farthest points of the Empire. Statues of the emperor decorated towns far and wide, and Roman-style structures such as baths, basilicas, and ampitheaters reflected the adoption of Roman culture. Nevertheless, each region still retained its own history and local culture. Although official business was conducted in Latin, people from the provinces continued to use their native language. The art created in the Roman provinces represents a mix of local and imperial traditions.
Adapted from
DMA Collections Smartphone Tour, "Learn about the Roman Provinces," 2012.
Fun Facts
Archival Resources
Web Resources
- KERA/PBS Learning~Watch a short video about the Roman provinces.
- Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History~Read, "Art of the Roman Provinces, 1-500 A.D."
Notes
- associated with a deaccessioned object: Eastern Roman Empire, near Edessa, Orpheus taming wild animals, AD 194
Marble, Gift of David T. Owsley via the Alconda-Owsley Foundation, and two anonymous donors, in honor of Nancy B. Hamon, 1999.305
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