Characteristics Romans were famous for creating public spaces Amphitheatres, race tracks, forums, monuments, temples, and baths During the late Republic and throughout the Empire, Romans also created elaborate private spaces called villas Rome and other urban areas were famous for their infrastructure City blocks, central fountains, sewers, aqueducts, apartment buildings, and roads
Model of Roman Forum
Model of Trajan ’ s Forum Forum
CharacteristicsCharacteristics CONCRETE: created a revolution in architectural design. create larger, heavier buildings. * example: - The Sanctuary of Fortuna Palestrina.
Sanctuary of Fortuna Palestrina
CharacteristicsCharacteristics ARCH & VAULT: Triumphal Arches Coliseum Public Baths Amphitheaters
Triumphal Arch of Titus
Barrel or “ Tunnel ” Vault Windows can be placed at any point. These vaults require buttressing to counter-act the downward thrust of weight.
Roman Theater
Early Roman Amphitheater Seats about 20,000
Roman Coliseum
Interior of the Coliseum Arena is Latin for the sand, coating the floor that soaks up the blood of the combatants.
Roman Bath in England
CharacteristicsCharacteristics DOME: Basilicas Large and relatively open space. Examples: Pantheon early Christian churches
Cylindrical Dome With the dome, the Romans could surpass earlier cultures by their ability to span space. Light enters through the oculus on top.
The Pantheon Plans
The Pantheon
Pantheon ’ s Dome
The Pantheon Interior
Innovative Engineering Techniques Roads Roads Aqueducts Aqueducts Arch Bridge Arch Bridge Stone Walls Stone Walls
Via Appia All roads lead to Rome! All roads lead to Rome!
Roman Aqueduct
Roman Arch Bridge in Spain
Hadrian ’ s Wall in Britain
Characteristics of Roman Sculpture Collectors and copiers of Greek works [more idealistic]. Collectors and copiers of Greek works [more idealistic]. Categories: Categories: Portrait sculpture Statues Paintings & mosaics Relief sculptures More realism [show the wrinkles, the bulges, and ageing!] More realism [show the wrinkles, the bulges, and ageing!]
Roman Copy of Greek Art Original created by the Greek sculptor, Polyclitus, 5c BCE
Republican Couple Realistic portraits – like Hellenistic Greek style. Realistic portraits – like Hellenistic Greek style.
Portraits of Emperors Julius Caesar Julius Caesar Nero Nero Hadrian Hadrian Marcus Aurelius Marcus Aurelius
Roman Citizens
ColumnOfTrajanColumnOfTrajan
Base Relief Legionnaires on Trajan ’ s Column
Roman Sarcophagus Marble base relief – Etruscan influence?
Interior Decorating Fresco Type of painting done on a wet plaster wall Colors stay true and vibrant Often covers entire wall Mosaic Floor decoration done with tile Usually contains a picture or ornate design Mosaics and frescoes were most commonly found in private spaces but could also be found in baths and libraries
Roman Villa
Mosaics on a Roman Villa Floor
House in Herculaneum
Frescoes on aVilla ’ s Walls Frescoes on aVilla ’ s Walls
Roman Crafts 1c BCE glass bowl Ivory Cameo Gold earrings
Jefferson Memorial
Lincoln Memorial
Statue of Justice US Supreme Court Building
Statue of Liberty