Ancient Roman Civilization 753B.C- 476 A.D Italy
goal of education was to become a great speaker (only the rich) Roman Facts Admired the Greeks goal of education was to become a great speaker (only the rich) Inventions: the loom, eyeliner, pottery (earth fired), the potters wheel, the harp, soap, candle, the catapult, paved roads and the battery were just some
Roman men and women citizen, matron, curule magistrate, emperor, general, workman, slave recognition of status was an essential part of Roman life. Clothing =tunic or toga Shoes= sandles with open toes
The Greeks idolized beauty, but the Romans were a little different. Roman portraits The Greeks idolized beauty, but the Romans were a little different. Romans were more concerned with functional art and realistic representation.
Roman Mosaics Used as a way to express their ideas and feelings Mosaics were found on walls, furniture, sidewalks, and other surfaces Conveyed stories about people, places, events, and animals Mosaics were made up of glass tiles called “tesserae” Tiles were filled with “grout” or plaster
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