1. ROMAN ARCHITECTURE

2. Notes Roman Architecture
The Romans “conquered” Greece around B.C. They used architecture to show that they were in charge. They built many buildings in the Roman style.
Where ever Rome ruled, the cities benefited from new roads, bridges, sewers and aqueducts.
The Romans developed the arch, vault, dome, and they discovered concrete.

3. The Roman Arch Roman Architecture
The arch was an important contribution by the Romans to architecture.
The KEYSTONE is the stone at the top, middle.

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6. The Barrel Vault Roman Architecture The barrel vault was another major
architectural contribution
by the Romans

7. Roman Architecture
The Dome

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9. Roman Architecture
Rotunda – any circular ground plan, often covered by a dome
Oculus - circular opening in the centre of a dome or in a wall

10. The Coliseum Roman Architecture
The Coliseum is one of the most famous architectural achievements of ancient Rome.
It features both arches and vaults.
Beneath the arena floor was a substructure almost forty feet deep