\paperw4890 \margr0\margl0 \plain \fs20 \f1 \fs22 The essential elements of the arch of triumph are the passage, bounded by supporting \b \cf1 \ATXht16 pillars\b0 \cf0 \ATXht0 and the \b \cf1 \ATXht22 vault\b0 \cf0 \ATXht0 , and the upper block (attic), which originally constituted the base for the many statues and trophies. The commemorative arch was usually an isolated construction with one, three, or four \b \cf1 \ATXht19 supporting arches\b0 \cf0 \ATXht0 , with one on each of the monument's four sides in the latter case. \b \cf1 \ATXht3 Columns\b0 \cf0 \ATXht0 , statues, and figured reliefs were used to give it a solemn and elegant appearance.\par
