Trajan's Column

Roman commemorative monument.

Overview

Trajan's Column, using marble, is a 113 CE monument in Rome, Italy.

Core Characteristics

• Spiral narrative frieze.
• Marble column structure.
• Commemorative design.

Architectural Connections

• Ancient: Historical focus.
• Monumental: Column.
• Classical Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Iconic Roman narrative architecture.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Stone Carving (technique), Symbolism (theory), Column (element), Classical Architecture (movement)