Levels of Meaning: The "Ara Pacis Augustae" and the Teaching of Roman History.

Huntsman, Eric D.

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Publication Date: 1998

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Levels of Meaning: The "Ara Pacis Augustae" and the Teaching of Roman History.

Huntsman, Eric D.

Interdisciplinary Humanities, v15 n1 p63-76 Spr 1998

Describes the "Ara Pacis Augustae" that is a monumental altar commemorating the emperor Augustus' safe return in 13 B.C. from his provincial tour of Spain and Gaul. Explains how students in a Roman history class can learn about the culture during the age of emperor Augustus by studying the altar. (CMK)

Descriptors: Ancient History, Cultural Awareness, Higher Education, History Instruction, Humanities, Instructional Materials, Sculpture, Social Change, Social History, Teaching Methods, Visual Learning

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Language: English

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