Bell Ringer Around how many people could the Colloseum sit?
Roman Art
Romulus and Remus Rome’s twin founders of Rome They both fought over where the city will be located, Romulus wins and names it Rome after himself.
Romulus and Remus
Arch and Vault The arch and vault was an essential part of Roman architecture and formed the basic construction units for sewers, bridges, and aqueducts. The Romans used concrete to hold their buildings together.
Roman – Rounded arch –Victory Arch of Constantine
Aqueduct Transported water from nearby mountains into cities.
Roman Aqueduct
Aqueduct water passage
Portrait Bust The Romans used original portrait sculpture to honor their emperors and perpetuate their features and greatness.
Equestrian Statue The Romans were the first to create equestrian statues( horse and rider)
Pompeii Town buried when Mt. Vesuvius erupted in 79 A.D.
Pantheon Built to honor all of the gods. One of the most impressive domes in all of architecture. Contains an oculus( large circular opening in the center of the dome which allows light in.) Many of the greatest Italian artists and composers are buried in the Pantheon.
Pantheon
Roman Pantheon – interior – cement panels
Colosseum A.D. First elliptical building in the world could seat 50,000 people Three tiers of arches separate the different floors: doric, ionic, corinthian. Used for various contests including mock naval battles Built under the direction of the Emperor Vespasian
colosseum
Coliseum – interior
Roman Coliseum
Roman Amphitheater – Gladiatorial combat
Doric
Ionic
Corinthian
Basilica In Roman Architecture, a standard type of rectangular building with a large, open interior. Generally used for administrative and judicial purposes, the basilica was adapted for early church architecture.