Roman Art and Architecture Mrs. Abbott Art History

Create a drawing on slides where you see this box.

Model of Rome

The design of the arch allowed Romans to build larger and taller buildings. Draw

Architecture Review – Greek Columns Doric order Simplest, with plain, round capitals Ionic order Slender, fluted pillars Two opposed volutes (scrolls) on capital Corinthian order Most ornate of the Greek orders Slender fluted column Capital carved with two rows of leaves and four scrolls Designed by Callimachus 5th century BC Draw Doric Ionic Corinthian Doric Ionic Corinthian

The Roman Colosseum finished in 80 AD took 8 years to complete The Roman Colosseum finished in 80 AD took 8 years to complete. It was built by a combination of skilled and unskilled workers. The Colosseum

The Colosseum could hold, it is estimated, between 50,000 and 80,000 spectators, having an average audience of 65,000 people. The Colosseum Used for:  gladiatorial contests public spectacles such as mock sea battles animal hunts Executions re-enactments of famous battles Performances of dramas based on Classical mythology. 

The Colosseum

Found all over the Roman Empire, Aqueducts brought fresh water into cities. Draw

Hadrian’s Wall in Britain

What it might have looked like. The Roman Forum What it might have looked like. The Roman Forum, is a rectangular forum (plaza) surrounded by the ruins of several important ancient government buildings at the center of the city of Rome.

Of all the leisure activities, bathing was surely the most important for the greatest number of Romans, since it was part of the daily regimen for men of all classes. We think of bathing as a very private activity conducted in the home, but bathing in Rome was a communal activity, conducted for the most part in public facilities that in some ways resembled modern spas or health clubs (although they were far less expensive).  Roman Baths

Cylindrical Dome Draw With the dome, the Romans could surpass earlier cultures by their ability to span space. Light enters through the oculus on top.

Represents architectural achievements of the Roman Empire. The Pantheon, meaning “temple of all the gods”, finished about 126 AD. Currently being used as a Catholic Church. The Pantheon "Marcus Agrippa, son of Lucius, made [this building] when consul for the third time." It’s Special Because: Represents architectural achievements of the Roman Empire. Has been in continuous use since its construction. Architectural inspiration of many modern buildings

The Pantheon Plans

The light moves as the sun moves over the Pantheon. The Pantheon Interior The light moves as the sun moves over the Pantheon.

Trajan’s Column 115 foot freestanding column is most famous for its spiral bas relief, which artistically represents the wars between the Romans and Dacians. Detail

Greek and Roman Representations of People (How are they different?) Realistic representation of the person that still manages to make them look distinguished. Greek: Idealized Like a filter More perfect Removed flaws Made younger

Roman Couple Roman Sculpture

Portraits of Emperors Nero Hadrian Julius Caesar Marcus Aurelius

Roman Citizens

Tiny ceramic tiles cemented into place to create images or patterns. Roman Mosaics

Fresco Painting is done on freshly laid wet plaster with pigments dissolved in lime water. Roman Frescos

Frescos

Why? (Watch: Goodbye Art Rome) Why has Greek and Roman architecture continued to be used over thousands of years all over the world?

Jefferson Memorial What Roman building was the Jefferson Memorial inspired by?

Lincoln Memorial

The US Capitol Building

Federal Court Building in NYC

Statue of Liberty