The Coliseum

1. Classical Roman • Originally known as the Flavian Amphitheater, largest building of the era. • Construction of the Coliseum started in AD 72 andwas completed in AD 80. • The Roman Emperor Vespasian and his son Titus constructed the Roman Coliseum. • The Coliseum was used to entertain the public with free games. The games were a symbol of prestige and power and they were a way for an emperor to increase his popularity. The Coliseum • During the time period of Classical Rome, men and woman would have worn a large piece of wool, wrapped around them. • In the cold weather, men and woman would wear leather sandals, or leather boots. • The rich people of Rome would go to school, the poor didn’t receive a proper education. • This artwork is showing the typical Roman life during the Classical Roman period. Ancient Roman People

2. Procession of Alexander the Great Large Plaque • This sculpture is showing the procession of Alexander the Great and his entry into Babylon. • The three-dimensional details carved in four inches, the entire artwork is sculpted by hand and stamped by the maker. • Worth about $3,499.00 • Laocoön • Laocoön was the Trojan priest who predicted the fall of Troy. This sculpture shows Laocoön in his struggle with the serpents that Apollo sent to punish and kill him. • In Greek and Roman mythology, Laocoön was a seer and priest of the god Apollo in the ancient city of Troy. • This statue of Laocoön is made of parian marble.