1. Art and Architecture

2. Objectives List the Roman contributions to art and architecture.
Describe the principles of law that the Romans developed.

3. Key Terms
Key terms:
Colosseum
Circus Maximus
Aqueduct

4. Architecture Grand, immense palaces, temples and stadiums.
Improved on the column and the arch.
Used concrete.
Rounded dome.

5. Dome of the Pantheon

6. Arch of Constantine

7. Temple of Castor and Pollux

8. Temple of Vesta

9. Roman theater at Ephesus

10. Roman theater at Ephesus

11. Colosseum

12. Colosseum

13. Colosseum

14. Colosseum

15. Chariot Racing

16. This is the famous Hippodrome of Rome.
Circus Maximus
This is the famous Hippodrome of Rome.

17. Roman Bath

18. Roman Bath

19. Appian Way

20. Aqueduct

21. Aqueduct

22. Aqueduct

23. Pompeii

24. Pompeii

25. Pompeii

26. Pompeii

27. Pompeii

28. What is it?

29. Art Based on Greeks and Etruscans.
Sculptors stressed realism. Showed more expression than the Greeks.
Frescoes and mosaics were popular forms of art in Roman homes.
Mosaic – picture made from colored pieces of stone or glass.
Frescoes – Wall paintings.

30. Roman Sculpture

31. Roman Sculpture

32. Mosaic

33. Mosaic

34. Frescoes

35. Frescoes

36. Science Ptolemy Mathematician, geographer, and astronomer
Wrote 13-volume Almagest – “The Greatest.” It summarized world’s knowledge of astronomy and geography.

37. Science
***Ptolemy believed that the Earth stood in the center of the universe while the Sun, Moon and the planets moved about it in circles.***

38. Science Galen His theories dominated Roman medicine.
He studied the workings of the human body by dissecting animals.
His studies were the basis of Western medical knowledge for centuries.

39. Roman Law
Law based on principle of reason and justice and should protect citizens and their property.
Cicero thought obedience to law was one of the requirements of civilized life.
Law of Nations – All people were Roman
***The idea that law could be based on fair and logical principles and could apply to all peoples regardless of their nationality was a major contribution to civilization.***

40. Objectives List the Roman contributions to art and architecture.
Colosseum, Circus Maximus, aqueducts, arch
Describe the principles of law that the Romans developed.
One law applies to all, innocent until proven guilty, do not have to testify against self

41. Key Terms Key terms: Colosseum Roman amphitheater built by Vespasian
Circus Maximus
Huge hippodrome that held chariot races
Aqueduct
Brought fresh water to Rome