Gerhard Koeppel
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Gerhard Koeppel is a German-born
historian
of Roman art
and a specialist in the study of Roman historical relief sculpture
. Koeppel studied at the University of Cologne
and studied under the ancient art historian Heinz Kähler
. Gerhard Koeppel was a member of the Archaeological Institute of America
, the Classical Society of the American Academy in Rome
, the Deutscher Archäologenverband, and Corresponding Member of the Deutsches Archaeologisches Institut. He was Resident Scholar at the American Academy in Rome
(1974–1975), Professor-in-Charge of the Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies
in Rome (1980–1981, 1989–1990, spring 1998), and Director of the American Academy Summer School (1986–1988). He is a Professor Emeritus of Classics
at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
.
A photograph of him dressed as a Flamen Dialis
was published in The World of Roman Costume.
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
historian
Historian
A historian is a person who studies and writes about the past and is regarded as an authority on it. Historians are concerned with the continuous, methodical narrative and research of past events as relating to the human race; as well as the study of all history in time. If the individual is...
of Roman art
Roman art
Roman art has the visual arts made in Ancient Rome, and in the territories of the Roman Empire. Major forms of Roman art are architecture, painting, sculpture and mosaic work...
and a specialist in the study of Roman historical relief sculpture
Roman sculpture
The study of ancient Roman sculpture is complicated by its relation to Greek sculpture. Many examples of even the most famous Greek sculptures, such as the Apollo Belvedere and Barberini Faun, are known only from Roman Imperial or Hellenistic "copies." At one time, this imitation was taken by art...
. Koeppel studied at the University of Cologne
University of Cologne
The University of Cologne is one of the oldest universities in Europe and, with over 44,000 students, one of the largest universities in Germany. The university is part of the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, an association of Germany's leading research universities...
and studied under the ancient art historian Heinz Kähler
Heinz Kähler
Heinz Kähler was an ancient art historian and archaeologist.Heinz Kähler studied classical archaeology and art history at the university of Freiburg in Breisgau. He studied under Hans Dragendorff and completed his dissertation in 1929...
. Gerhard Koeppel was a member of the Archaeological Institute of America
Archaeological Institute of America
The Archaeological Institute of America is a North American nonprofit organization devoted to the promotion of public interest in archaeology, and the preservation of archaeological sites. It has offices on the campus of Boston University and in New York City.The institute was founded in 1879,...
, the Classical Society of the American Academy in Rome
American Academy in Rome
The American Academy in Rome is a research and arts institution located on the Gianicolo in Rome.- History :In 1893, a group of American architects, painters and sculptors met regularly while planning the fine arts section of the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition...
, the Deutscher Archäologenverband, and Corresponding Member of the Deutsches Archaeologisches Institut. He was Resident Scholar at the American Academy in Rome
American Academy in Rome
The American Academy in Rome is a research and arts institution located on the Gianicolo in Rome.- History :In 1893, a group of American architects, painters and sculptors met regularly while planning the fine arts section of the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition...
(1974–1975), Professor-in-Charge of the Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies
Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies
The Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies in Rome is an overseas study center in Rome, Italy for undergraduate students in fields related to Classical Studies. It was first established in 1965 by ten American colleges and universities; as of 2007 the number of member institutions has now...
in Rome (1980–1981, 1989–1990, spring 1998), and Director of the American Academy Summer School (1986–1988). He is a Professor Emeritus of Classics
Classics
Classics is the branch of the Humanities comprising the languages, literature, philosophy, history, art, archaeology and other culture of the ancient Mediterranean world ; especially Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome during Classical Antiquity Classics (sometimes encompassing Classical Studies or...
at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public research university located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States...
.
A photograph of him dressed as a Flamen Dialis
Flamen Dialis
In ancient Roman religion, the Flamen Dialis was the high priest of Jupiter. There were 15 flamines, of which three were flamines maiores, serving the three gods of the Archaic Triad...
was published in The World of Roman Costume.
Publications
- "ProfectioProfectioThe profectio is a convention in ancient Roman relief sculpture, depicting an emperor formally setting out from Rome, especially to begin a military campaign. Its 'opposite' is the adventus.-External links:*...
und Adventus", Bonner Jahrbücher 169 (1969) 130-194. - "A Military Itinerarium on the Column of Trajan: Scene L", Römische Mitteilungen 87 (1980) 301-306.
- "Fragments from a DomitianDomitianDomitian was Roman Emperor from 81 to 96. Domitian was the third and last emperor of the Flavian dynasty.Domitian's youth and early career were largely spent in the shadow of his brother Titus, who gained military renown during the First Jewish-Roman War...
ic Monument in Ann Arbor and Rome" Bulletin of the Museums of Art and Archaeology, the University of Michigan 3 (1980) 14-29. - "Die 'Ara Pietatis Augustae': ein Geisterbau", Mitteilungen des Deutschen Archäologischen Instituts, Römische Abteilung 89 (1982) 453-455.
- "Official State Reliefs of the City of Rome in the Imperial Age: A Bibliography." Aufstieg und Niedergang der römischen Welt II.12.1 (1982), 477-506. Table of Contents
- "The Grand Pictorial Tradition of Roman Historical Representation during the Early Empire." Aufstieg und Niedergang der römischen Welt 2.12.1 (1982) 507-535. Table of Contents
- "Two Reliefs from the Arch of Claudius in Rome", Mitteilungen des Deutschen Archäologischen Instituts, Römische Abteilung 90 (1983) 103-109.
- "Die historichen Reliefs der römischen Kaiserzeit I: Stadtrömische Denkmäler unbekannter Bauzugehörigkeit aus augusteischer und julisch-claudischer Zeit," Bonner Jahrbücher 183 (1983) 61-144.
- "Die historischen Reliefs der römischen Kaiserzeit II: Stadtrömische Denkmäler unbekannter Bauzugehörigkeit aus flavischer Zeit," Bonner Jahrbücher 184 (1984) 1-65.
- "Die historischen Reliefs der römischen Kaiserzeit III: Stadtrömische Denkmäler unbekannter Bauzugehörigkeit aus trajanischer Zeit," Bonner Jahrbücher 185 (1985) 143-213.
- "Maximus Videtur Rex. The collegium pontificum on the Ara PacisAra PacisThe Ara Pacis Augustae is an altar to Peace, envisioned as a Roman goddess...
Augustae", Archaeological News 14 (1985) 17-22. - "The Role of Pictorial Models in the Creation of the Historical Relief during the Age of Augustus," in The Age of Augustus, ed. Winkes, R. (1985) 89-106.
- "Die historischen Reliefs der römischen Kaiserzeit IV: Stadtrömische Denkmäler unbekannter Bauzugehörigkeit aus hadrianischer bis konstantinischer Zeit," Bonner Jahrbücher 186 (1986) 1-90.
- "Die historischen Reliefs der römischen Kaiserzeit V: Reliefs von bekannten Bauten der augusteischen bis antoninischen Zeit," Bonner Jahrbücher 187 (1987) 1ff.
- "Die historischen Reliefs der römischen Kaiserzeit VI: Reliefs von bekannten Bauten der augusteischen bis antoninischen Zeit," Bonner Jahrbücher 189 (1989) 17-71.
- "Die historischen Reliefs der römischen Kaiserzeit VII: Der Bogen des Septimius SeverusSeptimius SeverusSeptimius Severus , also known as Severus, was Roman Emperor from 193 to 211. Severus was born in Leptis Magna in the province of Africa. As a young man he advanced through the customary succession of offices under the reigns of Marcus Aurelius and Commodus. Severus seized power after the death of...
, die Decennalienbasis und der Konstantinsbogen," Bonner Jahrbücher 190 (1990) 1-64. - "Die historischen Reliefs der römischen Kaiserzeit VIII. Der Fries der TrajanssäuleTrajan's ColumnTrajan's Column is a Roman triumphal column in Rome, Italy, which commemorates Roman emperor Trajan's victory in the Dacian Wars. It was probably constructed under the supervision of the architect Apollodorus of Damascus at the order of the Roman Senate. It is located in Trajan's Forum, built near...
in Rom, Teil 1: Der Erste Dakische Krieg, Szenen I-LXXVIII" Bonner Jahrbücher 191 (1991) 135-198. - "Die historischen Reliefs der römischen Kaiserzeit IX. Der Fries der Trajanssäule in Rom, Teil 2: Der Zweite Dakische Krieg, Szenen LXXIX-CLV," Bonner Jahrbücher 192 (1992) 61-122.