Week 10

Question 1

Coliseum

Answer 1

72-80 CE
Rome

Concrete used as building material. Ceramic material. Compressive strength = 10x tensile strength. Great corrosion and oxidation resistance

Meant to show sophistication

Land from previous emperor’s mansion used to build coliseum

Arches allow for a higher height and takes advantage of concrete’s compressive strength

Question 2

Arch of Titus

Answer 2

ca. 81 CE
Rome, marble

In commemoration of quelling of rebellion in Jerusalem

2 Victory’s crowning Vesperion and Titus

Shows parade of the army with loot including ark of the covenant and a minora

Question 3

Forum of Trajan

Answer 3

100-112 CE

Libraries with roman and greek texts

Largest forum, next to forum of augustus and Caesar

Basilica - law court

First indoor market

Question 4

Column of Trajan

Answer 4

100-112 CE
Rome, Marble

Tells a story - the campaign against barbarians in Rome

sTORY TOLD IN HELICAL, CONTINOUS FORMAT

Abandons greek desire for asthetics for propaganda value

Question 5

Pantheon

Answer 5

ca. 125-128 CE
Rome

Corinthian columns

First building w/ a cement dome. 5x size of corbeling domes.
Use of coffering - recessed geometries in ceiling to reduce weight.
Occulus - opening at top of dome, allows light in

Roman interior - variety of colors. different colored marble from around the empire

Question 6

Column Base of Antoninus Pius

Answer 6

ca. 161 CE
Rome, marble

Shown ascending to divine status
Carried on back of nike/victory

Roma waving goodbye

Abandon the greek style to portray the message. Cavalry display in circle

Question 7

Marcus Aurelius on Horseback

Answer 7

164-166 CE
Bronze, Rome

Survived the middle ages because people though he was Constantine

Question 8

Baths of Caracalla

Answer 8

212-216 CE
Rome

Largest bath complex. Built by unpopular emperor trying to appease the people

Blows hot smoke under the ground. Heats up the water, floor, and locker room

Place for business meetings, exercising, relaxation

Question 9

Trier Basilica

Answer 9

4th c. CE

Survives as a church through the middle ages

Question 10

Arch of Constantine

Answer 10

312-315 CE
Rome, marble

Marks the end of the Roman empire

Commemorates battle of moldine bridge. Constantine’s rule as a single emperor

Ends religious persecution. Religious freedom for jewish, Christians, etc