Pont du Gard Functional architecture.

Slides:

Advertisements

Similar presentations

Temple of Bacchus at Baalbek Workbook p.80 - E Paul Artus p. 91 A Paul Artus p. c. AD 150.

Advertisements

Building Bridges.

Mansoura University. Faculty Of Engineering. Civil Eng . Dept.

Water Sustainability: The History of Water Sustainability

Ancient Rome Roman Roads & Architecture. Essential Standards 6.C.1 Explain how the behaviors and practices of individuals and groups influenced societies,

What do I need to know to build one ……….. Types of Bridges Arch Bridge Beam Bridge Suspension Bridge Cable Stays Bridge Combination Bridge.

Ara Pacis Augustae Loren Causevic. Background Ara Pacis Augustae – The Altar of Augustan Peace Commissioned by Senate in 13 BC; completed and dedicated.

Expressions and Equations

Pont du Gard Date: 20-16BC (Augustan)

AZTEC ARCHITECTURE Randi Ladd H235. General Information  Symbolism was the main focus of their architecture  Aztec architecture reflects the values.

Architectural History (Prehistoric to the Rise of Civilizations) By, Mr. Yersak.

Ancient Roman Art & Architecture. Etruscan Civilization.

Three Important Elements of Successful Roman Architecture:

Jeopardy $100 PaintingSculpture Architecture (Elements) Architecture (Buildings) Miscellaneous $200 $300 $400 $500 $400 $300 $200 $100 $500 $400 $300 $200.

Arch Bridges Turner Crane Arch Bridges are the oldest type of bridges after the girder bridges. There are four basic types of arch bridges: –Hinge-less.

Foundation Systems.

Roman Arches The Romans did not invent the arch but they developed it. They were the first people to use arches for very large buildings and to use concrete.

1 (i)Identify this structure. (ii) What were such structures used for? [ACH] (i) Pont du Gard (ii) To carry water. Both parts of the answer are needed.

Roman Aqueducts LKS2 Topic: The Romans in Britain Block H: Roman Buildings and Engineering Session 5 © Original resource copyright Hamilton Trust, who.

Roman Architecture and Art Mr. Nikolov. 1. Roman Architecture The Roman architecture is utilitarian, practical, because the Romans are pragmatic in spirit.

Ancient Rome Dossier 2.. Relationship between Rome and Conquered People. ●Rome influenced countries it conquered but also was influenced by them as well.

Ara Pacis Augustae The Alter of Augustan Peace. Ara Pacis Augustae Who commissioned it: Augustus When:13- 9 BC Where: field of Mars (Campus Martius),

9.1 The Rising Power of Rome.  Under Etruscan rule Rome grew to become the biggest city in Italy.  Romans were unhappy and drove the Etruscans from.

Arch of constantine,Rome,Roman:Late Empire, CE;view of North and east side Remaining portions of the Colossal statue of Constantine, from the Basilica.

Temple of Bacchus at Baalbek Workbook p.80 - E Paul Artus p. 91 A Paul Artus p. c. AD 150.

Ancient Etruscan & Roman Art & Architecture.

8 th Grade Industrial Technology 8 th Grade Industrial Technology.

The largest of several intact sections of the Roman aqueduct serving Nemausus (Nîmes) may be seen at Pont du Gard, 18 km NE of Nîmes. The famous three-tiered.

An Engineering Comparison of Post and Lintel Construction Method to Roman Arch Construction Method. Presented by: Autographs will be provided at a later.

Trajan’s column A.D p.51 of your workbooks Location: Rome – formed part of the forum built by Emperor Trajan (north of main forum) Location: Rome.

Historical Background The buildings found in Rome at the peak of its power, were large and impressive These included theaters, baths, temples, libraries,

ROMAN WATER SYSTEMS. AQUEDUCTS Aqueducts are man-made conduits for carrying water (Latin aqua, "water," and ducere, "to lead"). In a more restricted sense,

Aqueducts. ABOUT AQUEDUCTS  Aqueducts were built in the in the 3 rd century by the Romans.  Most aqueducts were built out of stone, bricks and concrete.

1 Aqueduct Photos How is an aqueduct constructed? The first story is composed of six arches. The second story consists of ten arches, and the.

Roman Art 700BCE-395CE Example of Aqueduct She-Wolf.

Le Midi By Reyes Flores.

 Balsa Wood Bridge 8 th. How Does a Bridge Stay Up?

Roman Aqueducts By Todd Scobell. Aqueduct of Segovia Location: Spain Beginning: The River Frio End: Segovia, Spain No mortar was used in making this aqueduct.

 Get out your project packet.  Read over the questions in Part B.  Get out a sheet of paper and be ready with something to write.

Roman Art & Architecture

Quiz quiz quiz quiz quizquizquiz quiz quiz quiz quiz quiz quiz quiz.

The Ara Pacis Augsutae “The altar of Augustan Peace” New Topic: Religious Architecture.

The Roman Empire was at one time thought to be the most important civilisation in the world. 400 years ago, the world as it was known to Europeans, was.

Chapter 2: Total Hydrostatic Force on Surfaces

Ancient Invention By Aaron simmons. What? Roman Aqueducts.

EMPEROR OF THE DAY: AUGUSTUS Reign: 27BC – 14AD Achievements: - First Emperor - Established Roman Peace that lasted 200 years - “Found Rome as Bricks,

Art and architecture of the Roman Empire. List of set works: -Theatre at Lepcis Magna -Maison Carrée at Nîmes -Temple of Bacchus at Baalbek -Pantheon.

Kavita Sinha and Emily Presseller Roman Art and architecture.

Aqueduct Vocabulary. covered trench--a long cut in the ground, a ditch Roughly four of every five miles of Rome's aqueducts run underground, many in covered.

Maison Carée Workbook p. 32 E Paul Artus p.33 A Paul Artus p.

The Age of Augustus I Res Gestae, architecture, and the Senate Livia, Wife of Augustus Augustus of Prima Porta.

- ARCHITECTURE: THE STYLE AND PARTS OF BUILDINGS - ENGINEERING:THE DESIGNING OF BUILDINGS, ROADS, BRIDGES, ETC Learning Objective: We will describe the.

Roman Art and Culture By the end of the 6th century B.C., Rome had become the largest and richest city in all of Italy Many city-states developing over.

The Roman Empire ca. 0 – 180 BCE.

Roman Achievements.

Trajan’s column A.D. 113.

Bell Work - KWL Copy the following table down on a clean piece of paper (This will go in your notes). Leave plenty of space in the second row. Then, fill.

Roman Roads & Aqueducts

PONT DU GARD Date: 20-16BC (Augustan)

Romulus lost his…..

My roman slideshow Hope you like it!.

Aqueduct Photos.

Roman Architecture.

LKS2 Topic: The Romans in Britain Block H: Roman Buildings and Engineering Session 3 Roman Arches The Romans did not invent the arch but they developed.

Presentation transcript:

Pont du Gard Functional architecture

What side of the ara pacis has the relief of tellus? What sides of the ara pacis are the processions on? What is the content of the 2 processions? What did the 2 women (who framed the main woman) represent in the Tellus relief? What were the inauguration and dedication dates of the ara pacis? What side was the scene of Aeneas on? What was the main propaganda message of the Aeneas relief? What had Augustus done to deserve the ara pacis? Why did the senate have to make the ara pacis for Augustus? What is the name for these parts of a door? b a

Augustus family & senators Fresh water and Sea Water 13-9 BC West East side North and South Augustus family & senators Fresh water and Sea Water 13-9 BC West That Augustus is pietas and holy and great like aeneas Pacified spain and gaul Because Augustus was not accepting any triumphal honours Lintel and doorjamb b a

Where is the Pont du gard located (modern name)? Where is the pont du gard located (roman name?) What place did it transport water to? Where did it transport water from? What dates are associated with the ara pacis? What is on the west side? What is on the east side? What is on the north side? What is on the south side? What is on the base of the exterior wall below the reliefs?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OU_359Z-50g&mode=related&search=

..\..\..\..\..\MY VIDEOS\youtube videos for teaching\art\canoe pont du gard.flv ..\..\..\..\..\MY VIDEOS\youtube videos for teaching\art\Le Pont du Gard.flv ..\..\..\..\..\MY VIDEOS\youtube videos for teaching\art\Pont du Gard.flv ..\..\..\..\..\MY VIDEOS\youtube videos for teaching\art\Pont du Gard !.flv

Hello Mr. Workbook…p.13 Location: France! Roman Name: _______ (under control of Rome from 120 BC) Modern Name: Nîmes (what other piece of architecture have we studied from there?) Architectural type: Functional, Aqueduct. Purpose: Carried water from a spring near Uzes (50km away) to supply Nîmes with water Dates of Construction: find in Paul Artus Reasons for Dating: 19BC – when commissioned by Marcus Agrippa Dimensions: 49m high and 275m wide across the gorge

Workbooks… p.14 When was it built? What is it built with? uncemented masonry quarried locally, which was very accessible and cheap Who probably constructed it? Slaves and Soldiers but was commissioned by Marcus Agrippa Number of arches: find in Paul Artus Height of structure: Find Length (of top level): Find The canal Lined with: waterproof cement. So that the water f____ smoothly & does n___ leak. Located: on the top of the aqueduct Covered with: stone bosses for repairs

Pont problems and Sensible solutions The height of a bridge needed to cross the Gard Repeated arches in a row mean they can span any length eg. One length at the bottom (142m) and another at top of the gorge (275m) The flow of water against the bridge Copy down info under’pointed piers’ and ‘the river’ The pier heads in the bottom row are wedge shaped to cut the flood current and reduce turbulence

Pont problems and Sensible solutions The weight of the bridge The weight of the structure is lessened as the depth of the arches decreases from bottom to top – 6.36m, 4.56m, 3.06m The properties of the arch mean it is strong enough to cope with the weight of the structure & distribute the weight evenly as well as deal with the water it carries The force of winds on the bridge Find information under ‘The Wind’ in Paul Artus

construction The blocks weighed up to 6 tonnes Blocks were labelled before they were put together Local limestone was used from the river valley The cost of labour was reduced by using slaves & soldiers No carved decoration Projecting stones were used for scaffolding & were left to assist with repairs in future The aqueduct was a cheaper method of transporting water instead of using lead pipes.

What are these?

More details The water was piped to the various areas of Nîmes eg. Private houses, public baths, public drinking fountains. This part of the aqueduct crosses the gorge of the river Gardon, (which is why it is called the Pont du Gard – Bridge over the river Gardon). It is located 21km from Nîmes it is a utilitarian structure. The source of the water (Uzes) is higher than it’s destination (Nîmes) so gravity causes the water to flow downhill with reasonable pressure. The pont du gard has a slight drop of 11cm over 275m

“It’s Harmonious & beautiful!” The arch on the bottom tier is the same width as 3 arches on the top tier The arches of the 2 bottom tiers are the same width