Triumphal arch
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| - | :''[[Andrea Palladio]]'' | + | A '''triumphal arch''' is a [[monument]]al structure in the shape of an [[archway]] with one or more arched passageways, often designed to span a road. In its simplest form a triumphal arch consists of two massive [[Pier (architecture)|pier]]s connected by an [[arch]], crowned with a flat [[entablature]] or [[Attic style|attic]] on which a statue might be mounted or which bears commemorative inscriptions. The main structure is often decorated with carvings, sculpted reliefs and dedications. More elaborate triumphal arches may have multiple archways. |
| - | The Palladian, Serlian, or Venetian [[window]] features largely in [[Palladio]]'s work, almost a trademark in his early career. It consists of a central light with semicircular arch over, carried on an impost consisting of a small [[entablature]], under which, and enclosing two other lights, one on each side, are [[pilasters]]. In the library at Venice, [[Jacopo Sansovino|Sansovino]] varied the design by substituting columns for the two inner pilasters. To describe its origin as being either Palladian or Venetian is not accurate; the motif was first used by [[Donato Bramante]] (Ackerman) and later mentioned by [[Sebastiano Serlio]] (1475–1554) in his seven-volume architectural book ''[[Tutte l'opere d'architettura et prospetiva]]'' expounding the ideals of Vitruvius and Roman architecture, this arched window is flanked by two lower rectangular openings, a motif that first appeared in the [[triumphal arch]]es of ancient Rome. Palladio used the motif extensively, most notably in the arcades of the [[Basilica Palladiana]] in [[Vicenza]]. It is also a feature of his entrances to both [[Villa Godi]] and [[Villa Forni-Cerato]]. It is perhaps this extensive use of the motif in the [[Veneto]] that has given the window its alternative name of the Venetian window; it is also known as a Serlian window. Whatever the name or the origin, this form of window has probably become one of the most enduring features of Palladio's work seen in the later architectural styles, evolved from Palladianism. | + | |
| + | Triumphal arches are one of the most influential and distinctive types of architecture associated with [[ancient Rome]]. Thought to have been invented by the Romans, the triumphal arch was used to commemorate victorious generals or significant public events such as the founding of new [[Colonia (Roman)|colonies]], the construction of a road or bridge, the death of a member of the imperial family or the accession of a new emperor. | ||
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| + | The survival of great Roman triumphal arches such as the [[Arch of Titus]] inspired many post-Roman states and rulers, up to the present day, to erect their own arches in emulation of the Romans. Arches in the Roman style have been built in many cities around the world, most notably the [[Arc de Triomphe]] in [[Paris]], the [[Narva Triumphal Arch]] in [[Saint Petersburg]] and the [[Wellington Arch]] in [[London]]. | ||
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| + | == See also == | ||
| + | * [[List of Roman triumphal arches]] | ||
| + | * [[List of post-Roman triumphal arches]] | ||
| + | * [[City gate]] | ||
| + | * [[Memorial gates and arches]] | ||
| + | * [[Roman architecture]] | ||
| + | * [[Stele]] | ||
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A triumphal arch is a monumental structure in the shape of an archway with one or more arched passageways, often designed to span a road. In its simplest form a triumphal arch consists of two massive piers connected by an arch, crowned with a flat entablature or attic on which a statue might be mounted or which bears commemorative inscriptions. The main structure is often decorated with carvings, sculpted reliefs and dedications. More elaborate triumphal arches may have multiple archways.
Triumphal arches are one of the most influential and distinctive types of architecture associated with ancient Rome. Thought to have been invented by the Romans, the triumphal arch was used to commemorate victorious generals or significant public events such as the founding of new colonies, the construction of a road or bridge, the death of a member of the imperial family or the accession of a new emperor.
The survival of great Roman triumphal arches such as the Arch of Titus inspired many post-Roman states and rulers, up to the present day, to erect their own arches in emulation of the Romans. Arches in the Roman style have been built in many cities around the world, most notably the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, the Narva Triumphal Arch in Saint Petersburg and the Wellington Arch in London.
See also
- List of Roman triumphal arches
- List of post-Roman triumphal arches
- City gate
- Memorial gates and arches
- Roman architecture
- Stele
