Temple of Portunus (or Fortuna Virilis), c. 75 B.C.E. (Roman Republic), tufa, travertine, concrete (Forum Boarium, Rome) speakers: Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker
I saw that temple when I was in Rome and just ignored it not knowing the rich history behind it. I‘m now regretting it but I will be back to visit Rome.
I so agree. When these difficult times are over I shall take a city break to Rome.. with a bespoke guide book that I will have written entirely with your help!! Love your delivery x
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I totally agree. The way that these videos tell us the name for this & that- volutes & metopes without presuming or being patronizing is so great. I watch one & come away from it having learnt all sorts of things so painlessly. I’m so grateful!
I'm currently going through your catalog from years ago and it's so nice to see the channel still consistently uploading. These videos are a treasure and have made my love for art and history grow. Thank you!
This is clearly based on an ancient bank branch around the corner from my house. One can imagine the dropping off of the night depositor. Historians believe that the main structure existed for several decades before the attachment of the ATM that we most of us are familiar with. Similarly, the drive thru was added after the end of the Roman Republic.
I am writing an assignment about the Temple of Portunus, this video is absolutely perfect. It concluded so much useful info in a short period of time, salute to the creators.
This temple is very close to that famous "Mouth of Truth". Last time I visited Rome in November 2019, I passed by this temple and admired the beauty of this building for quite some time. It really was a serendipty for me. The restoration work made it very clear to see what's been added on and what's original. Your video gave me more background about this wonderful building. Sadly, most people passed by without noticing it and indeed there's not enough information displayed in front of this building other than a shabby board that one has to step down into the mud to read. I also wonder why the inside is not open to the public. Hope this has been improved:) I would definitely check this out again next time I'm in Rome.
What a statement to not only demonstrate your own knowledge of architectural styles, but seamlessly incorporate them into your own distinct style. That's kinda cool. :)
Very interesting! It’s so nice to find all this info online. I’m like most people, as I know some of this information, and I have been lucky enough to visit Rome. Of course, did not get to stay as long as one would like and look forward to a return trip or two. And to have all of this information just in small bits presented in an interesting way is perfect! Thank you so much for all you do bringing this to the general public
In fact the importance of early Rome came from the fact that the city was located in the only point that allowed a quite easy crossing of the Tiber river and therefore the control of Greek-Etruscan trade. According to Marcus Terentius Varro, because the maintenance of the bridge that connected the two sides of the river (the pons sublicius) was vital to the city, one of the most important religious figures of Roman religion had the name of "Pontifex", literally the "bridge builder", a title that was inherited by the Pope: Pontiff. So it is unsurprising that Roman architecture is a synthesis of Etruscan and Greek ones.
I saw that temple when I was in Rome and just ignored it not knowing the rich history behind it. I‘m now regretting it but I will be back to visit Rome.
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I so agree. When these difficult times are over I shall take a city break to Rome.. with a bespoke guide book that I will have written entirely with your help!! Love your delivery x
Rarely do I ever find a channel this relaxing, and yet so packed full of cool information at the same time. I learn art history and also feel super zen, listening to this.
I totally agree. The way that these videos tell us the name for this & that- volutes & metopes without presuming or being patronizing is so great. I watch one & come away from it having learnt all sorts of things so painlessly. I’m so grateful!
The republic is my favorite period in history, ever. Thank you for covering this.
I remember seeing this temple when I visited Rome.
I'm currently going through your catalog from years ago and it's so nice to see the channel still consistently uploading. These videos are a treasure and have made my love for art and history grow. Thank you!
This is clearly based on an ancient bank branch around the corner from my house. One can imagine the dropping off of the night depositor. Historians believe that the main structure existed for several decades before the attachment of the ATM that we most of us are familiar with. Similarly, the drive thru was added after the end of the Roman Republic.
I am writing an assignment about the Temple of Portunus, this video is absolutely perfect. It concluded so much useful info in a short period of time, salute to the creators.
Amazing! I learned so much in such a short period of time.
This temple is very close to that famous "Mouth of Truth". Last time I visited Rome in November 2019, I passed by this temple and admired the beauty of this building for quite some time. It really was a serendipty for me. The restoration work made it very clear to see what's been added on and what's original. Your video gave me more background about this wonderful building. Sadly, most people passed by without noticing it and indeed there's not enough information displayed in front of this building other than a shabby board that one has to step down into the mud to read. I also wonder why the inside is not open to the public. Hope this has been improved:) I would definitely check this out again next time I'm in Rome.
What a statement to not only demonstrate your own knowledge of architectural styles, but seamlessly incorporate them into your own distinct style. That's kinda cool. :)
Another beautiful video, thank you
Thank you for this video, I love your lessons. Hopefully one day I will be able to see this beautiful temple by myself.
Your video about The Notre-Dame de Paris helped me SO much with my art history essay!
I remember seeing that temple when I went there a decade ago, but it was covered in scaffolding at the time, probably for renovations. :/
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Excellent, thank you! /Student of the classical world
I loved this!
Even after my exames i still find myself watching your videos haha
excellent as always :') takes me back
Love this video thx.
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Very interesting! It’s so nice to find all this info online. I’m like most people, as I know some of this information, and I have been lucky enough to visit Rome. Of course, did not get to stay as long as one would like and look forward to a return trip or two. And to have all of this information just in small bits presented in an interesting way is perfect! Thank you so much for all you do bringing this to the general public
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What a life span it has had. Portunus. 🏛.
I really like the info given in these videos. I'm not sure if I like the switching back and forth between narrators. but, i keep watching.
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In fact the importance of early Rome came from the fact that the city was located in the only point that allowed a quite easy crossing of the Tiber river and therefore the control of Greek-Etruscan trade. According to Marcus Terentius Varro, because the maintenance of the bridge that connected the two sides of the river (the pons sublicius) was vital to the city, one of the most important religious figures of Roman religion had the name of "Pontifex", literally the "bridge builder", a title that was inherited by the Pope: Pontiff. So it is unsurprising that Roman architecture is a synthesis of Etruscan and Greek ones.
Hail Portunus!
Thank the God's for smart history 🙏
Gods not God's
Developing their own architecture vs copying or stealing.
We don't get to see the inside, however different it is now to when it was built?
I am curious about the roof. Is it a modern construct - modern meaning not contemporary.
Are we sure that the steps at the 'front' are original to the temple?
We are confident there were steps in front. However, I don't believe the present steps are original.
@@smarthistory-art-history Ah! okay, that answers why they look detached, thanks.