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The Romans played a huge role in the history of Architecture; a lot of the roman architectural monuments still stand and are highly appreciated by today’s communities and cultures. Their architecture as thoroughly studied and taught in today’s architecture departments worldwide, as well as encourages students to study and understand it, historically, conceptually and structurally. The Colosseum, in my opinion, is one of the most beautiful roman architecture, or even worldwide, my analysis of it revealed its beauty structurally and historically along side its aesthetic beauty that initially drove me to talk about it.
The roman monument is located in Rome, which is in what is known now as Italy. The Colosseum a freestanding building with 1,729 ft. in
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circumference and a height of 157 ft. was made for several occasions and events. For example, animal hunts, gladiatorial combat, blood sports and even performances by acrobatic animals. (Roman Colosseum Architecture) It all started after a devastating civil war and loss of a few emperors, finally Vespasian Emperor decided to rebuild Rome and embed his mark. He started off with several renovations around Rome and decided to built the Colosseum next to a massive statue called the Colossus, which was a statue of Nero, an emperor that committed suicide around a couple of decades earlier. Which drove Vespasian to build it, in order to wipe out the sad memory of Nero. Which I believe was also another reason of its location, it is located in the heart of Rome (which at that time known as the golden house of Nero). Unfortunately, Vespasian did not live to see the completion of the Colosseum but instead was completed by his son Titus around AD 80 and was followed by a hundred days of animals and gladiators participating in the dedication of the amazing amphitheater. (Roman Colosseum History) After several major repairs through out history, the gladiatorial combat started to disappear around the 3rd century, later on disappeared completely around 435 AD, but still fought animals. Eventually, the amphitheater became one of Rome’s largest tourists after hosting countless events and surviving years of major repairs. (Roman Colosseum History) The Architectural side of this masterpiece is as beautiful as its history.
The four-story building was built to have 45,000 seats along side 5,000 locations to stand and observe, and it was designed based on the social classes of the Roman Empire, the highest class during the time, that included emperors, priests and even senators, ruled the first story was in fact started only four meters above the arena itself, along with the empress and her female entourage on the other side of the arena that occupied the same seats as the emperor and so. As for the rest of the seats, they were all located above the podium, and open to the public. But usually has a specific order in more detail to the social classes. For example, the Ima Cavea, was a section that included the first 14 rows and were always occupied by noblemen and honorable knights, followed by Media Cavea, the section that included the average Roman Citizens. The rest of the seats were for the lower portion of society that included the poor, foreigners, freed slaves and even other slaves. Discovering this during my research fascinated me with how social status played a huge part in an individual’s life during the Roman Empire. (Roman Colosseum
Architecture) Moving to the exterior shape and façade of the building. An Oval- shaped structure, built with travertine and tufa blocks along with concrete faced with stone, include a very repetitive façade pattern that includes arches and columns around the whole monument. The arches and columns are definitely what defined its beauty aesthetic-wise, as can people observe, each floor has a different architectural order, the floor become increasingly decorative as the rise in the façade. For example, the ground floor included columns from the Tuscan order, while the second floor included the Ionic order, as well as the third included the Corinthian order, and finally the fourth included flat Corinthian pilasters. Each of these columns worked as Engaged Columns that frame the arches that surround the structure. (3) Which drives me to think that it played as a factor to make the arches differ in sizes with each level. (Stokstad, Marilyn) Finally, a part of the Colosseum that isn’t commonly known by the people, mostly because it wasn’t visible, and wasn’t accessible as well when visiting the building. the Hypogeum is an underground system that was located right underneath the arena, which included, a huge network of tunnels, passageways, chambers for the participants in the arena, even lifts what were operated by ropes and pulleys that led to the arena through trap doors. (Roman Colosseum Architecture) In conclusion, this huge part of history will forever be remembered for its beauty and structure (despite the fact that it was made for killing / slaughtering other gladiators and animals). For it to be able to stand all of these years, despite constant repairs, shows that the roman empire started with developing the building structures and helped us to get to the current structural productions that take place in the 21st century, and in my opinion, aesthetics-wise, it marked its fingerprint in the architecture history, and hope tat style would still live on, and personally be able to use it in my designs in further architectural projects that I produce.
Throughout the ages, many scholars and future-scholars have offered an explanation for the meaning of structures from the ancient years, either by their placement or construction. None has fascinated or pushed scholars for reasons than structures and art of the ancient Romans, more specifically those constructed in the years of the Pax Romana and Crisis and Decline of the Roman Empire (27 BC to 284 AD).
...ral (138 ½ feet), Michelangelo’s St. Peter’s (137 ½) and Wren’s St. Paul’s (109 feet). Until steel and concrete technology advanced in the 19th century, no single spaces were larger than these. Bibliography Dirimtekin, Feridun. [1964]. Saint Sophia Museum. Istanbul: Touring and Automobile Club of Turkey. Fossati, Gaspare. 1852. Aya Sofia, Constantinople : as recently restored by order of H. M. the sultan Abdul-Medjid. London: R. & C. Colnagni & Co. James Stevens Curl. Classical Architecture: an introduction to its vocabulary and essentials, with a select glossary of terms. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1992. ISBN 0-442-30896-5. NA260.C87. interior photo of circular space (photo of the prostyle octstyle portico of the Pantheon) William L. MacDonald. The Architecture of the Roman Empire I. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, 1982. ISBN 0-300-02818-0. LC 81-16513
Rome’s most famous landmark, Colosseum is a large Amphitheatre that could hold up to 50,000 people seated, which is located in Rome, Italy. The Colosseum was used as a royal treat, entertainment where gladiators would fight with wild beast in front of people, animal hunt, theatre performances and public executions for public entertainment and also the King himself. Most of the public event was held at Colosseum. The Roman Colosseum was built between 69 to 79 CE by the Vespasian emperor.
History accounts for most of what our world is made up of today and to this day we have grown from what has occurred in the past. Back in 80 CE, a monumental amphitheater was created, in Rome. This amphitheater was to act as an entertainment hub where people would watch all kinds of games and sports. It was the Roman Empire’s central stage for gladiatorial combats and the wild beast hunts. It was ultimately meant to distract and socially control the public. In this paper, many aspects of this great amphitheater will be discussed. Some of items include historical/cultural aspects, aesthetic philosophy, period genres, stylistic traits and technical terms, biographical information and specific compositions. These aspects will be separated into 6 parts and thoroughly discussed.
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The city of Rome delivers rich culture, influential architecture, and beautiful scenery that collectively demonstrate a course of great history and a prominent civilization. There are various structures from Imperial Rome that are highly recognized and mentioned within artistic research. Some examples include the Pantheon, Basilica Ulpia, Flavian Amphitheater, Arch of Titus, and Column of Trajan. Also referred to as Trajan’s Column, the iconic sculpture retains a prestigious appearance as it’s shown with characteristics of empowering height and intricate detail (Fig. 1). When analyzing such a remarkable piece of artwork one should consider the different elements that pertain to the subject matter and historical context. With that in mind, this paper presents the argument that the column is not only a portrayal of the Dacian Wars but also a funerary monument, paradigm of military inspiration, and tribute to Trajan’s reign.
The engineering discoveries of ancient Rome have played a key role in the history of architecture and engineering. Many of Rome’s roadways, bridges, and aqueducts have been in use from the first century until the twentieth century. Many American buildings have used the Roman dome. Several major structures from early Rome still stand, including the Collosseum. These remnants of feats of Roman engineering stand as a monument to the ability of ancient Roman builders.
The Roman Colosseum is known by many as one of the most prominent traces of the Roman Empire, but it symbolizes more than an architectural feat. Vespasian, and his son, Titus, used the Colosseum as an appeasement to the Roman citizens after an era of private luxury and tyranny. The Colosseum, built in on the former gardens of Nero’s palace, stands as a symbol of a new era, as well as a gift from the new ruling family that had no physical ties to the previous family. The use of the Colosseum is obvious, but the purpose it served for late Vespasian is not clear, though it’s physical location, the symbolism behind it and the primary sources of the time period add to the significance of the monument.
...afford hosting the games. As time went on the building was largely abandoned. In the middle ages, much of the stone resources were taken from it and used to construct other nearby buildings. During the Middle Ages it also earned the name which it is largely known by today. It was named the Colosseum after a colossal statue of Nero that stood over 27 feet tall that was located near the theater in the public forum.
The Colosseum is one of the most well-known structures in Rome, Italy. The Colosseum was built almost two thousand years ago to host games for gladiators. The Colosseum provided for entertainment for the Romans, a form of punishment for those who did not obey the laws, and a place of great architectural beauty.
The Column of Trajan is a great example of why the Romans valued stability in the good society. The Column of Trajan was made in 113 CE in order to celebrate Emperor Trajan in his victory over Dacia, which is modern day Romania. The Column, which stands tall at 38 meters, is made of white marble. It shows many aspects of the Roman army, such as weapons, ships, equipment, and armour. Like any strong country, Rome showed their people that their army was strong. It also reassured them that they would not have to worry about their safety. The column was built after the victory over Dacia. Dacia was seen as a threat to Moesia, a province along the Danube frontier. Also, Dacia had many natural resources such as gold which intrigued Emperor Trajan.
The Colosseum, one of Rome’s most famous structures, is located east of the Roman Forum in Piazza del Colosseo in Rome, Italy. As a gift to the Roman people, Emperor Vespasian of the Flavian dynasty commissioned the Colosseum around AD 70-72. Titus, Emperor Vespasian’s son and successor, opened it officially in AD 80. The Colosseum is able to hold roughly 50,000 spectators, making it the largest amphitheater in Rome. The Colosseum is a symbol of how advanced Romans were in architecture and building. This monument represents strength, power, cruelty and violence. Thousands of people, most commonly criminals and professional fighters, even animals, have been killed inside the walls of the Colosseum.
Chloe Pope Jared Koldoff AP Human Geography 19 March 2024 The Colosseum The Colosseum is the largest amphitheater in the world and is the main symbol of its hometown, Rome, Italy. This monument has over 6 million visitors annually and has thousands of years of history. The four story amphitheater measures 188 meters in length, 156 meters in width, and has 57 meters of height on it, equaling about the size of two football fields. The Colosseum consists mainly of concrete and has small amounts of marble and stone.
The Roman Colosseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, is perhaps the most famous ancient landmark in the world. The Colosseum was the host to thousands of gladiatorial shows, mock naval battles, executions, and animal hunts. Today, the Colosseum still stands in the center of Rome, Italy, however, not quite as it used to be. Still, today, the Roman Colosseum is a large tourist attraction, thousands of tourists from all over the world still come to view this marveled arena. The Roman Colosseum has a rich history, and remains a prized possession of the Roman citizens.
The Colosseum or Coliseum was originally known as the Flavian Amphitheatre. The building was constructed by the emperors of Flavian dynasty, following the reign of Nero. The name ‘Colosseum’ is derived from the Latin word ‘Colosseus’ meaning colossal (‘Facts about the Colosseum’, n.d.). It was the largest amphitheatre of the Roman Empire and in the world (Guinness World Records, 2013). It was also considered as one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and engineering. The Colosseum could hold between 50,000 to 80,000 spectators. (William, 2005) It was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles such as animal hunts, mock sea battles, executions, reenactments of famous battles, and dramas based on Classical mythology. The building is used for entertainment in the early medieval era. It was later reused for different purposes such as housing, workshops, a Christian shrine, a fortress, a quarry, and quarters for a religious order (‘BBC's History of the Colosseum p. 1’ ,2012).