Temple of Jupiter Flashcards
1
Q
When?
A
2nd Century BC
2
Q
Where?
A
Located in the forum in the middle of the west end
3
Q
Describe the Cella…
A
Contains many alcove, in which donated painted and statues were positioned
By 47-57AD Gellianus, Jupiter and Mars were erected
Bronze statues donated by Pliny the younger upon and marble plinth
4
Q
What happened after the 62AD earthquake?
A
79AD repairs were still in progress
Inscriptions removed during the repairs
5
Q
Use of temple?
A
Art galleries, mostly the elite would attened
6
Q
Describe the Temple…
A
Large pronaos, hexastyle supported by six doric columns
7
Q
Decorations/Style
A
Pro style columns at the front walls at the back
3 chambers at the rear of the temple containing large shrines to the capitine trial of : JUNO, JUPITER and MINERVA
