Transcript RomanArtsAndEngineering

Characteristics
Romans were famous for creating public spaces
Amphitheatres, race tracks, forums, monuments,
temples, and baths
During the late Republic and throughout the Empire,
Romans also created elaborate private spaces called
villas
Rome and other urban areas were famous for their
infrastructure
City blocks, central fountains, sewers, aqueducts,
apartment buildings, and roads
Model of Roman Forum
Model
of
Trajan’s
Forum
Characteristics
CONCRETE:
created a revolution in
architectural design.
create larger, heavier buildings.
* example:
- The Sanctuary of
Fortuna Palestrina.
Sanctuary
of Fortuna Palestrina
Characteristics
ARCH & VAULT:
Triumphal Arches
Coliseum
Public Baths
Amphitheaters
Triumphal
Arch of Titus
Barrel or
“Tunnel” Vault
Windows can be placed
at any point.
These vaults require
buttressing to
counter-act the
downward thrust of
weight.
Roman Theater
Early Roman Amphitheater
 Seats about 20,000
Roman Coliseum
Roman Coliseum
Interior of the Coliseum
 Arena is Latin for the sand, coating the floor
that soaks up the blood of the combatants.
Roman Bath
in England
Characteristics
DOME:
Basilicas
Large and relatively open
space.
Examples:
Pantheon
early Christian churches
Cylindrical Dome
With the dome, the
Romans could surpass
earlier cultures by
their ability to span
space.
Light enters through
the oculus on top.
The Pantheon Plans
The Pantheon
Pantheon’s Dome
The Pantheon Interior
Innovative Engineering
Techniques
Roads
Aqueducts
Arch Bridge
Stone Walls
Via Appia
All roads lead to Rome!
Roman Aqueduct
Roman Arch Bridge
in Spain
Hadrian’s Wall in Britain
Characteristics
of Roman Sculpture
Collectors and copiers of Greek
works [more idealistic].
Categories:
Portrait sculpture
Statues
Paintings & mosaics
Relief sculptures
More realism [show the wrinkles,
the bulges, and ageing!]
Roman Copy of Greek Art
Original created by the Greek sculptor,
Polyclitus, 5c BCE
Republican Couple
Realistic portraits – like Hellenistic Greek style.
Portraits of Emperors
Nero
Julius Caesar
Hadrian
Marcus
Aurelius
Roman Citizens
Column
Of
Trajan
Base Relief Legionnaires
on Trajan’s Column
Roman Sarcophagus
 Marble base relief – Etruscan influence?
Interior Decorating
Fresco
Type of painting done on a wet plaster wall
Colors stay true and vibrant
Often covers entire wall
Mosaic
Floor decoration done with tile
Usually contains a picture or ornate design
Mosaics and frescoes were most commonly found in
private spaces but could also be found in baths
and libraries
Roman Villa
Mosaics on a
Roman Villa Floor
House in Herculaneum
Frescoes on aVilla’s
Walls
Roman
Crafts
1c BCE glass bowl
Gold earrings
Ivory Cameo
Jefferson Memorial
Lincoln Memorial
Statue of Justice
US Supreme Court
Building
Statue of Liberty