1. Characteristics of Roman Architecture 3. The Use of Circle and Curved Forms Coliseum

2. Characteristics of Roman Architecture 3. The Use of Circle and Curved Forms Theatre of Marcellus

3. Famous Building

4. Coliseum Function: Sports and Entertainment

5. built during the reign of Emperor Vespasiano in 72 AD 160ft tall holding a large amount of 50,000 spectators. The main events that took place in the Coliseum were gladiatorial fights, and wild animal hunts. Coliseum

6. Iconic building served as Arena for Gladiators Coliseum

8. Pantheon Function: Religous

9. K With the dome, the Romans could surpass earlier cultures by their ability to span space. K Light enters through the oculus on top. Pantheon

13. Painting by Giovanni Paolo Pannini (18c) Pantheon

14. Roman Forum Function: Politics/ Government

15. Roman Forum

16. Roman Theatre Function: Entertainment

17. Amphitheatre Function: Entertainment Capacity: 20 000

18. Circus Maximus Function: Sports/ Entertainment Capacity: 300 000

19. Circus Maximus

20. Arch of Titus Function: Victory Gate

21. Arch of Constantine Function: Victory Gate

22. Arch of Constantine Function: Victory Gate