HADRIAN'S ARCH

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Title	HADRIAN'S ARCH
View	Frontal view, from what was the Greek sector of the Cite
Work Type	triumphal arch memorial gateway victory monument art in public
Style/Period	Ancient Roman
Major Design Aspects	tripartite design
Elements & Spatial Types	arch
Climate Type	Mediterranean
Country	Greece
City	Athens
Architectural Material	marble
Structural System	bearing masonry
Patron	Hadridan
Dates	AD 131
Century	2C AD
Photographer	Scott Gilchrist, Archivision
Subject Information	Hadrin's Arch was erected in AD 131 and positioned deliberately to mark the boundary between the ancient city and the new Athens of Hadrian. / 'The triumphal arch lies on an ancient street that led from the old city of Athens to the new, Roman section, built by Hadrian. It was constructed by the Athenians in AD 131, in honor of their benefactor emperor. Two inscriptions are carved on the architrave, one on each side: the first, on the side towards the Acropolis reads 'This is Athens, the ancient city of Theseus'; the second, on the other side, facing the new city reads 'This is the city of Hadrian and not of Theseus'. The central arched opening of the monument is supported by pilasters crowned with Corinthian capitals. Similar, but taller pilasters flank the outer corners. The arch is crowned by a series of Corinthian columns and pilasters, with an Ionic architrave at the ends, and an entablature with a triangular pediment in the middle. The whole monument is made of Pentelic marble.' Source: www.culture.gr/2/21/211/21103n/e211cn01.html
Credit Line	Archivision Inc. (all images copyright Scott Gilchrist / Archivision.com)
Collection Title	Archivision (architecture, urban design, gardens, landscapes and public art)
Collection information	Collection administered by the Visual Resources manager, Architecture Library, (402) 472-1193

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