ROMAN ARCHITECTURE
Notes Roman Architecture The Romans “conquered” Greece around 200-100 B.C. They used architecture to show that they were in charge. They built many buildings in the Roman style. Where ever Rome ruled, the cities benefited from new roads, bridges, sewers and aqueducts. The Romans developed the arch, vault, dome, and they discovered concrete.
The Roman Arch Roman Architecture The arch was an important contribution by the Romans to architecture. The KEYSTONE is the stone at the top, middle.
Roman Architecture
Roman Architecture
The Barrel Vault Roman Architecture The barrel vault was another major architectural contribution by the Romans
Roman Architecture The Dome
Roman Architecture
Roman Architecture Rotunda – any circular ground plan, often covered by a dome Oculus - circular opening in the centre of a dome or in a wall
The Coliseum Roman Architecture The Coliseum is one of the most famous architectural achievements of ancient Rome. It features both arches and vaults. Beneath the arena floor was a substructure almost forty feet deep