Art and Architecture
Objectives List the Roman contributions to art and architecture. Describe the principles of law that the Romans developed.
Key Terms Key terms: Colosseum Circus Maximus Aqueduct
Architecture Grand, immense palaces, temples and stadiums. Improved on the column and the arch. Used concrete. Rounded dome.
Dome of the Pantheon
Arch of Constantine
Temple of Castor and Pollux
Temple of Vesta
Roman theater at Ephesus
Roman theater at Ephesus
Colosseum
Colosseum
Colosseum
Colosseum
Chariot Racing
This is the famous Hippodrome of Rome. Circus Maximus This is the famous Hippodrome of Rome.
Roman Bath
Roman Bath
Appian Way
Aqueduct
Aqueduct
Aqueduct
Pompeii
Pompeii
Pompeii
Pompeii
Pompeii
What is it?
Art Based on Greeks and Etruscans. Sculptors stressed realism. Showed more expression than the Greeks. Frescoes and mosaics were popular forms of art in Roman homes. Mosaic – picture made from colored pieces of stone or glass. Frescoes – Wall paintings.
Roman Sculpture
Roman Sculpture
Mosaic
Mosaic
Frescoes
Frescoes
Science Ptolemy Mathematician, geographer, and astronomer Wrote 13-volume Almagest – “The Greatest.” It summarized world’s knowledge of astronomy and geography.
Science ***Ptolemy believed that the Earth stood in the center of the universe while the Sun, Moon and the planets moved about it in circles.***
Science Galen His theories dominated Roman medicine. He studied the workings of the human body by dissecting animals. His studies were the basis of Western medical knowledge for centuries.
Roman Law Law based on principle of reason and justice and should protect citizens and their property. Cicero thought obedience to law was one of the requirements of civilized life. Law of Nations – All people were Roman ***The idea that law could be based on fair and logical principles and could apply to all peoples regardless of their nationality was a major contribution to civilization.***
Objectives List the Roman contributions to art and architecture. Colosseum, Circus Maximus, aqueducts, arch Describe the principles of law that the Romans developed. One law applies to all, innocent until proven guilty, do not have to testify against self
Key Terms Key terms: Colosseum Roman amphitheater built by Vespasian Circus Maximus Huge hippodrome that held chariot races Aqueduct Brought fresh water to Rome