An altar was commissioned to depict the accomplishments of the roman emperor augustus (between 13 and 9 bce). what was the purpose of this artwork? a. spiritual b. ritualistic c. commemorative d. preservation

The Ara Pacis, also called the Altar of Augustan Peace, is a shrine commemorating Emperor Augustus' return from the provinces of Gaul and Hispania.  He went there to personally supervise and oversee the region's administration for three years.

The commemorative monument is comprised of a traditional open-air altar at the center with precinct walls on both the east and west sides. It features fine and elaborate sculpting wholly in Lina marble.

The Ara Pacis was commissioned in 13 BCE and was dedicated on January 30, 9 BCE.  Originally located in Rome's northern outskirts, it has since been reassembled in it 1938 in its current location, the Museum of Ara Pacis.

C. commemorative

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