Roman Architecture

Roman ArchitectureRoman Architecture

A Greek-based developed cultureA Greek-based developed culture

Before we get into architecture…Before we get into architecture…

CUPID/ divine nature

Cultural elements

Dynamism

Action

Wisdom

Dominion

guidance

Roman ArchRoman Arch

VaultsVaults

Two arches together

Two Arches

DomeDomeWhats the basic unit that forms a dome?

The pantheonThe pantheon

The Pantheon

Roman Colosseum

AqueductsAqueducts

What is Urbanism?What is Urbanism? What's the relation of this concept with the What's the relation of this concept with the

roman art and culture?roman art and culture?

What's the purpose of an What's the purpose of an aqueduct?aqueduct?

Get in groups try to establish which types of needs does this fulfills and how it does.

Give special attention to the artistical an aesthetical ones