Roman Propaganda in the Age of Augustus
Location
Guzman 113, Dominican University of California
Start Date
4-20-2017 1:20 PM
End Date
4-20-2017 1:35 PM
Student Type
Undergraduate
Faculty Mentor(s)
Jordan Lieser, Ph.D.
Presentation Format
Oral Presentation
Abstract/Description
This paper is an examination of the methods and utilizations of propaganda in the Late Republic/Early Imperial period of Ancient Rome. The focus is on the propaganda of Augustus Caesar whose rulership ushered in the era referred to as the Pax Romana or Roman Peace. Augustus created a mythical image of himself that served as inspiration for future emperors. This image and its influence on future Romans is also examined. Today, we have film and/or television acting as the primary focal point for propaganda. In ancient Rome, the primary methods were statues and monuments (though these are still used today as well). This paper will examine Augustus’ use of propaganda to seize power and also to remain in power in a monumentally transformative period of the Roman Empire.
Roman Propaganda in the Age of Augustus
Guzman 113, Dominican University of California
This paper is an examination of the methods and utilizations of propaganda in the Late Republic/Early Imperial period of Ancient Rome. The focus is on the propaganda of Augustus Caesar whose rulership ushered in the era referred to as the Pax Romana or Roman Peace. Augustus created a mythical image of himself that served as inspiration for future emperors. This image and its influence on future Romans is also examined. Today, we have film and/or television acting as the primary focal point for propaganda. In ancient Rome, the primary methods were statues and monuments (though these are still used today as well). This paper will examine Augustus’ use of propaganda to seize power and also to remain in power in a monumentally transformative period of the Roman Empire.