16: The Art and Architecture of Rome
Required Reading:
* Chapter 9 "Roman Art and Architecture: The
Art of Megalopolis," Text pp. 149-162
Overview:
Roman architecture excelled
at enclosing large spaces. Likenesses of these great Roman achievements
can be seen in modern train stations, airports and sports arenas (both
indoors and outdoors). The roads and aqueducts built by Roman engineers
brought civilizing effects that were just as powerful as the art and literature
of the Greeks.
Questions:
a. How did Roman theater differ
from that of the Greeks?
b. Where does the saying, "All
roads lead to Rome," come from?
c. What is the Coliseum and
where is it located?
On the NET:
Here is a wonderful site for
studying and seeing the architecture
of Rome.
Send
e-mail
to Prof. Nickerson.