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Roman Art Architecture and Engineering

Roman Art Architecture and Engineering. Social Studies 8. Roman Architecture. Model of Rome. Does this look familiar?. Characteristics. During the Republic – Temple Architecture : Blended Etruscan & Greek features Emphasis on the front of the building.

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Roman Art Architecture and Engineering

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  1. Roman Art Architecture and Engineering Social Studies 8

  2. Roman Architecture

  3. Model of Rome

  4. Does this look familiar?

  5. Characteristics • During the Republic – TempleArchitecture: • Blended Etruscan & Greek features • Emphasis on the front of the building. • Example: Temple of Fortuna Virilis.

  6. Temple of “Fortuna Virilis”

  7. Characteristics 2. CONCRETE: • Created a revolution in architectural design. • Create larger, heavier buildings.* example: - The Sanctuary of Fortuna Palestrina.

  8. Sanctuaryof Fortuna Palestrina

  9. Model of Roman Forum

  10. ModelofTrajan’s Forum

  11. Characteristics 3. ARCH & VAULT: • Coliseum • Race Track – Circus Maximus • Public Baths • Amphitheaters

  12. Triumphal Arch of Titus

  13. Arch of Constantine

  14. Barrel or “Tunnel” Vault • Windows can be placed at any point. • These vaults requirebuttressing to counter-act thedownward thrust ofweight.

  15. Groin Vault • Also called a cross vault. • Needs less buttressing.

  16. Multi Groin Vaults • A series of groin vaults can have open lateral arches that form Clerestories. • Windows that allow light into the interior of churches. • These concrete windows are fireproof [an important consideration since many early churches burned!]

  17. Early Roman Amphitheater • Seats about 20,000

  18. Roman Theater

  19. Theater of Marcellus

  20. Roman Coliseum

  21. Roman Coliseum

  22. Interior of the Coliseum • Arena is Latin for the sand, coating the floor that soaks up the blood of the combatants.

  23. Circus Maximus 300,000 seat capacity!

  24. Roman Bathin England

  25. Characteristics 4. DOME: • Basilicas - Large and relatively open space. - examples:► Pantheon► early Christian churches

  26. Cylindrical Dome • With the dome, theRomans could surpass earlier cultures by their ability to span space. • Light enters throughthe oculus on top.

  27. The Pantheon Plans

  28. The Pantheon

  29. Pantheon’s Dome

  30. The Pantheon Interior

  31. The Pantheon Interior Painting byGiovanni Paolo Pannini(18c)

  32. Roman Engineering

  33. Innovative Engineering Techniques Roads – macadam Aqueducts Arch Bridge

  34. Via Appia All roads lead to Rome!

  35. Roman Aqueduct

  36. Aqueduct in Segovia

  37. Roman Arch Bridge in Spain

  38. Hadrian’s Wall in Britain

  39. Roman Sculpture

  40. Characteristicsof Roman Sculpture • Collectors and copiers of Greek works [more idealistic]. • Categories: • Portrait sculpture • Statues • Paintings & mosaics Relief sculptures 3. More realism [show the wrinkles, the bulges, and ageing!]

  41. Roman Copy of Greek Art Original created by the Greek sculptor, Polyclitus, 5c BCE

  42. Republican Couple • Realistic portraits – like Hellenistic Greek style.

  43. Portraits of Emperors Nero Hadrian Julius Caesar MarcusAurelius

  44. Mosaics on a Roman Villa Floor

  45. Roman Citizens

  46. Column Of Trajan

  47. Base Relief Legionnaires on Trajan’s Column

  48. Roman Sarcophagus • Marble base relief – Etruscan influence?

  49. Roman Frescoes

  50. Roman Villa

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