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Roman Architecture: Influence and Culture

The Romans were famous for advancing architectural engineering by developing columns and arches which allowed them to construct larger buildings than ever before. They introduced techniques like using concrete made of lime, volcanic ash and stones. Famous public buildings from ancient Rome include the Coliseum and thermae bath houses, while aqueducts transported water into cities using underground pipes or stone arches. Traces of Roman architectural styles can still be seen in buildings throughout Europe and North America today.

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Roman Architecture: Influence and Culture

The Romans were famous for advancing architectural engineering by developing columns and arches which allowed them to construct larger buildings than ever before. They introduced techniques like using concrete made of lime, volcanic ash and stones. Famous public buildings from ancient Rome include the Coliseum and thermae bath houses, while aqueducts transported water into cities using underground pipes or stone arches. Traces of Roman architectural styles can still be seen in buildings throughout Europe and North America today.

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Roman Architecture

INFLUENCE AND CULTURE


Advancement in Architecture

Romans were famous for their advancement in


architectural engineering.
Before the Romans the most commonly built
style was the post and lentil. This way of
building was limited in the weight it could
support.
Advancements in Architecture

The Romans changed the way buildings were constructed when they
developed and introduced the style of Columns and Arches. With these
methods the Romans were able to construct bigger temples and
buildings than ever before.
Other Advancements and Innovations

The first use of concrete was by the Romans


after 273 BC.
Ancient Roman concrete was a mixture of lime
mortar, volcanic ash, water and stones.
Other Materials

Romans eventually used many different


materials to build.
After developing mud bricks strengthened by
timbers, they began using Travertine and
varieties of marble because it was stronger.

Travertine in a 400
year old wall.
Influences

The Greeks influenced not only Roman


architecture, but also their culture and religion.
Public Buildings

Perhaps one of the most famous public


buildings in Rome is the Coliseum.
Used for gladiatorial contests and public
spectacles.
Could seat 50,000
Baths

“Thermae” were the buildings the


Romans used to house their public
baths.
Most Roman cities had at least one.
These buildings were centers of public
bathing and socialization.

They were usually supplied with water from


an adjacent river or stream, or more than
likely from an aqueduct.
Aqueducts

 Used to transport water to population centers.


Most Roman aqueducts consisted of
underground pipes. Occasionally they crossed
valleys using a system of stone arches.
Segovia Aqueduct (Spain)
Segovia Aqueduct

Built between 98 and 117 AD.


This Roman aqueduct carried water 10 miles
into the heart of Segovia, Spain. It is one of the
best-preserved works of Roman engineering
Arch of Constantine

Built AD 312.
Built to honor and celebrate the emperor
Constantine.
Incorporates many previous works of Roman
art.
The Roman Forum

The Roman Forum was the center of the ancient


city of Rome.
Was used for public meetings, religious
spectacles and courts.
Via de Mercurio

Via de Mercurio, Pompei


Constructed of blocks of lava or lime laid over
heavy stone.
Roman Fort ruins

This fort was one of many built to protect


Romans from barbarian tribes in northern Great
Britan.
The Roman style of architecture can still be
seen today in modern works throughout Europe
and North America.
 Many government buildings are still built in the
classic Roman style.
Works Cited

 Spielvogel, Jackson. Western Civilization:A Brief History. Thompson, Wadsworth


Publishing, 2008

 History.com “Roman Architecture and Engineering”. Web 03 March 2010.


 http://www.history.com/photos/roman-architecture-and-engineering

 Wikipedia. “Architecture of Ancient Rome” Web. 26 Feb. 2010.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_architecture

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