The Roman Colosseum

Brendan Haggerty
The Roman Colosseum
The Colosseum is one of the greatest works of ancient architecture. The building is
a true testament showing the advancement of Roman architecture. Another thing the
Colosseum was at the time was a large culture center for many to come and experience
the games. The Colosseum brought people from all over Europe and even from different
countries. Bringing in this many people showed just another reason that the Colosseum
was not only great because it was a ar masterpiece but because it was a cultural center for
thousands. All of this put the Colosseum at the center for Roman entertainment and fun.
The colosseum was constructed to show Rome’s power, also for political, economic, and
cultural reasons. The Colosseum was a true great piece of art that displayed Roman
architecture and technology. The Colosseum was also a testament to what Roman society
was like, which made it so truly great.
The Colosseum is one of the most widely recognized pieces of Roman architecture
which started construction under the rule of Vespasian. Vespasian’s son, Titus, who was
his successor, finished the construction of the Colosseum. Titus finished the building to
give homage to his beloved father, he did give homage to his father by creating the
largest amphitheater of Roman time. It is so crucial to recognize why the Colosseum was
built, it was built under the rule of emperors who were attempting to show great political
power. These emperors also built the Colosseum to show the greatness of Rome, and to
make the people of Rome happy. Keeping Roman citizens entertained was a major part of
an emperor’s duty, thus creating many amphitheaters and the Colosseum itself. Within
these buildings gladiatorial fights, persecutions, and even naval battles took place. These
buildings for Roman entertainment would give the emperor a foot in the door with the
Roman citizen happiness. The Roman emperors would be seen in different lights if they
attended the Roman gladiatorial games. It was the Roman emperor who chose whether a
Roman gladiator should live or die based off of their performance, this gave public eyes
to the emperor. The emperor would typically chose based off of what the citizens wanted
to do, supporting the citizens. Roman emperors would do this to improve their image
from the eyes of the public. The Colosseum was constructed under two rulers during the
Flavian dynasty, the Colosseum became a symbol for their power. The construction of
the Colosseum is very crucial because it was made to gain respect from the Roman
peoples. Titus, who finished the construction of the Colosseum did so mainly because he
wanted to promote himself, in means through the Colosseum. That is why Titus is one of
the most rememberable Roman emperors.
The makeup of the Colosseum is what makes it so truly interesting. The main idea
of building the Colosseum was to make it different from other Roman buildings, and it
truly was. An oval was the shape of the Colosseum. The oval arena was put directly into
the center of the Colosseum. The rest of the building was created with many arches, the
building had three floors to it. Under each level of Arches were deities, to pay homage to
the Gods. The statues were probably there for a more artistic reason than a truly religious
reason. That is a most basic description of the makeup of the Colosseum.
To conclude, it is sure to say that the construction of the Colosseum showed the
achievements of Roman architecture and culture. The Colosseum was the greatest
constructed building under Roman architecture that still stands today. Despite it being
broken many times, it still fosters imagination. The Colosseum was one of the most
important roman places, in which it could entertain, through watching gladiatorial fights,
naval battles and many other events. The colosseum shows us the technological
advancements of the Roman empire. It shows us the superiority of the Roman empire.
Overall, the Colosseum played an important role politically and culturally.

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Brendan Haggerty

The Roman Colosseum

was like, which made it so truly great.

the most rememberable Roman emperors.

reason. That is a most basic description of the makeup of the Colosseum.

Overall, the Colosseum played an important role politically and culturally.

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