...We Americans today have taken a lot from the Romans, but the main thing that we have gotten from them is their structure of the buildings used for entertainment. They used coliseums for the use of amusing the town people. They would hold gladiator shows, or fights till the death as well as chariot races and killing fugitives for the use of others amusement. Another thing that they used the buildings for where; dinner theater shows for the upper class and emperors and empresses. The structure of these buildings where really important because they had to hold a lot of people due to the fact of that was usually the only means of entertainment. The building that I chose that I feel as though portrayed this is the first mariner arena. The first mariner arena is built as if it was a coliseum but in particular the pantheon; and it is used to host plays as well as the circus and other forms of entertainment in Baltimore. Although it does use arches the inside of the building uses the same structure which is kind the bowl shape. I feel as though they use this shape to fit as many people inside as possible. Another thing that I have noticed the structure for the hallways or tunnels used for the entertainment to enter in has not changed much either. Also whoever the entertainment is for that particular event is usually put in the center of the arena or coliseum so that everyone can see even if you are sitting up high. So in conclusion a lot of our buildings used for entertainment where derived...
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...long time and not treated as a well thought-of citizen, but they were higher up than slaves. One thing that was historically correct in both the movie and in history was that Lucilla had a son with Pomeianus. His name was Arelius Commodus Pomeianus. Commodus was a gladiator in both the movie, and in history. A gladiator was a guilty criminal, a prisoner of war, or a slave bought to fight in the gladiatorial games by an owner. The professional gladiators were volunteered men from Rome or a free man in general. In Rome, these games were fought for entertainment of the people. The games evolved into a symbol of Roman culture and stayed as a key part of the culture for the next seven centuries. These gruesome games were fought in a Roman amphitheatre where thousands of people could sit and watch the games take place. Also, there was...
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...completely enclosed on all sides. Roman theatres derive their basic design from the Theatre of Pompey, the first permanent Roman theatre. Roman theatres were built in all areas of the empire from medieval-day Spain, to the Middle East. Because of the Romans' ability to influence local architecture, we see numerous theatres around the world with uniquely Roman attributes.[1] There exist similarities between the theatres and amphitheatres of ancient Rome/Italy. They were constructed out of the same material, Roman concrete, and provided a place for the public to go and see numerous events throughout the Empire. However, they are two entirely different structures, with specific layouts that lend to the different events they held. Amphitheatres did not need superior acoustics, unlike those provided by the structure of a Roman theatre. While amphitheatres would feature races and gladiatorial events, theatres hosted events such as plays, pantomimes, choral events, and orations. Their design, with its semicircular form, enhances the natural acoustics, unlike Roman amphitheatres constructed in the round.[1] These buildings were semi-circular and possessed certain inherent architectural structures, with minor differences depending on the region in which they were constructed. The scaenae frons was a high back wall of the stage floor, supported by columns. The proscaenium was a wall that supported the front edge of the stage...
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...Did you know that the Theatre of Marcellus was the biggest theatre in ancient Rome? The theatre was completed in the late 1st BCE under the power of the emperor, Augustus. The theatre was built by Augustus and Julius Caesar. The theatre was prevailing for awhile by holding events such as the Secular Games, but later lost its popularity. There were other things that the Roman citizens found more entertaining. The theatre held the Secular Games which were very important to the Roman citizens. According to Ancient History Encyclopedia, the Secular Games were “...celebrations held in ancient Rome to mark the commencement of a new saeculum or generation.” and “The festival lasted three days and three nights during which sacrifices were made to various deities.” According to Britannica, The first celebration took place in 249 BC, the second was in 146 BC and the third was in 17 BC. The Secular Games were very important to the Roman citizens. These games were first created by the Etruscans. It was a big religious ceremony, so to be holding the games was a big deal. This is one of the reasons as to why the theatre was so popular. The theatre also held other performances of course, such as; plays, musical contests, and poetry recitals. Therefore, the theatre was a very well-liked place. The theatre lost popularity due to other events being more popular. According to Ancient History Encyclopedia, the theatre eventually failed due to gladiator games and circuses becoming more widespread...
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...When people think of the Roman Colosseum, they often think about the huge stone stadium structure and gladiator fights. While this is true, the Colosseum was much more than this. The Colosseum is not only an ancient structure, but also a symbol representing the power of the Roman Empire. This structure, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, entered construction in 72 CE in the reign of Vespasian. This building, which was built on a site that was once the lake and gardens of Emperor Nero’s Golden House, was part of a larger construction project by Emperor Vespasian in order to return Rome to its glory that it was before the recent civil war. The Colosseum was completed and first opened for business in the year 80 CE under the reign of Vespasian’s...
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...Choose a Roman monument or public building and explain its political function to support and maintain the empire by either propaganda or by keeping citizens entertained and feeling they had a stake in the system. Describe the features of the building that served this purpose. The ancient Flavian Amphitheater, or Colosseum, was constructed at the time as a huge political move. It was intended for providing the plebeians with entertaining sport battles so that the ruling government could keep the people satisfied, in control, and most importantly distracted from more dire situations of the time relating to nepotism, oligarchy, and malfeasance within the church and government. I guess some things really do not change. The people of Rome watched very bloody athletic events which included gladiator fights to the death, or with wild animals, and circus-like performances. Marilyn Stokstad and Michael W. Cothren stated in their book, Art History: Ancient Art Edition 5, that, “The Colosseum floor was laid over a foundation of service rooms and tunnels that provided an area...
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...D. Buildings of Brauron The Stoa The stoa is the largest building that has been excavated at Brauron. Combining architectural evidence and an inscription uncovered inside the stoa, archaeologists estimate that the stoa was constructed around 420 BCE, making it the oldest stoa in Ancient Greece (Sakoulas). It is ninety-six feet in length and the foundation forms three different sides in a Π shape, with the east side extending the farthest (Perseus). Only the north side is believed to have actually been finished, while the east and west sides are simply foundations. The stylobate, capitals, and metopes of the north colonnade were formed from marble while the rest of the stoa was made of sandstone (Clark). The north colonnade was able to be rebuilt using original materials in 1961-62 by Charalambos Bouras and can now be used to imagine what a completed temple would have looked like (Leonard). The stoa consisted of eleven columns, each standing twelve feet tall (Clark). The columns were of the Doric order, the simplest order of columns. The capital is simply a circle and the frieze features triglyphs in between metopes. Although the columns are simple, they have a powerful and imposing feel about them, making an impression on those who visit. The stoa at Brauron is unusual in several ways compared to the typical architecture of the fifth century BCE. The columns are notably taller in relation to the circumference of the base for the time. Another unique quality of this...
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...Diego Della Valle Gives Back to His Country J.J. Martin http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303914304579193891982221478?mod=WSJ_LifeStyle_Lifestyle_12 Hieu Ngo Summary This article tells a story about how Diego Della Valle gives back his money to help restore the Rome’s Colosseum. The first time Diego visited the Colosseum is when he was 11 years old, and now, after 50 years, he came back as a CEO of the luxury leather goods company named Tod’s. He looks like a normal tourist, but people do not know that he is the one who puts 25 million euros of his company’s money to sponsor a full restoration of the monument. The Colosseum is constructed by Flavian Emperor Vespasian in AD 72 and it is introduced the first time by his son Titus in AD 80. After time, the monument has been stained, eroded by pollution, and readies to fall apart. Many precious antique things were stolen by robbers and damaged by natural catastrophe. However, thanks to the Diego’s fund, the Colosseum is gradually healing now. According to the article, although the Colesseum earned 28.8 million euros in ticket sales in 2012, it only received 2 million euros for its operating costs because of the lack of money for other monuments. Therefore, under the low budget used for restoration, Rome’s mayor has to solicit private funding to lure money from corporations, and Tod’s is one of the two companies which win the auction to restore the Colosseum. However, it leads to a huge national controversy...
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...------------------------------------------------- Colosseum The Colosseum or Coliseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre (Latin: Amphitheatrum Flavium; Italian: Anfiteatro Flavio orColosseo) is an elliptical amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy. Built of concrete and stone,[1] it was the largest amphitheatre of the Roman Empire, and is considered one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and engineering. It is the largest amphitheatre in the world.[2] The Colosseum is situated just east of the Roman Forum. Construction began under the emperor Vespasian in 70 AD,[3] and was completed in 80 AD under his successor and heir Titus.[4] Further modifications were made during the reign of Domitian (81–96).[5]These three emperors are known as the Flavian dynasty, and the amphitheatre was named in Latin for its association with their family name (Flavius). The Colosseum could hold, it is estimated, between 50,000 and 80,000 spectators,[6][7] and was used for gladiatorial contests andpublic spectacles such as mock sea battles, animal hunts, executions, re-enactments of famous battles, and dramas based onClassical mythology. The building ceased to be used for entertainment in the early medieval era. It was later reused for such purposes as housing, workshops, quarters for a religious order, a fortress, a quarry, and a Christian shrine. Although in the 21st century it stays partially ruined because of damage caused by devastating earthquakes and stone-robbers...
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...for many women: puttinHistory is the discovery, collection, organization, analysis and presentation of information about past events. History can also mean a continuous, typically chronological, record of important or public events or of a particular trend or institution. Scholars who write about history are called historians. It is a field of knowledge which uses a narrative to examine and analyse the sequence of events, and it sometimes attempts to investigate objectively the patterns of cause and effect that determine events. Historians debate the nature of history and its usefulness. This includes discussing the study of the discipline as an end in itself and as a way of providing "perspective" on the problems of the present. The stories common to a particular culture, but not supported by external sources (such as the legends surrounding King Arthur) are usually classified as cultural heritage rather than the "disinterested investigation" needed by the discipline of history. Events of the past prior to written record are considered prehistory. Amongst scholars, the fifth century BC Greek historian Herodotus is considered to be the "father of history", and, along with his contemporary Thucydides, forms the foundations for the modern study of history. Their influence, along with other historical traditions in other parts of their world, have spawned many different interpretations of the nature of history which has evolved over the centuries and are continuing to change....
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...Roman Pompeii This image of a painter shows both a framed painting and a painted statue (believed to be Priapus). Since the framed painting is complete, it is unclear why it is held by the boy. It is too far away to be easily accessible and too dissimilar from the statue to be its model. The framed painting seems to be made of glass, as the background shines through. Note that a picture frame has been painted around the fresco itself. Augustus of Prima Porta Augustus of Prima Porta is a 2.03m high marble statue of Augustus Caesar which was discovered on April 20, 1863 in the Villa of Livia at Prima Porta, near Rome. The Colosseum also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre , is an oval amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy. Built of concrete and sand, it is the largest amphitheatre ever built. It was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles such as mock sea battles, animal hunts, executions, re-enactments of famous battles, and dramas based on Classical mythology. Greek Hades abducting Persephone The story of her abduction by Hades against her will is traditionally referred to as the Rape of Persephone. Poseidon One of the twelve Olympian deities of the pantheon in Greek mythology. His main domain was the ocean, and he is called the "God of the Sea". Parthenon Is a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, dedicated to the goddess Athena, whom the people of Athens considered their...
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...Pergamon - BC 3th Century People inspired from the stairs while designing amphitheatres because they were aware of people can sit and rest on the staircases . They gave circular shape to the sitting place because stairs were designed to hold the attention at the centre in amphitheatres and stairs are used as watching and resting places. Teotihuacán - BC 2nd Century Teotihuacán is the largest and the most significant city of pre-Aztec Mexico. The Pyramid of the Sun is one of the largest structures of its own type in there . Religion is one of the most important things in that period. Therefore , they give more importance to the religious places . Staircases are used to reach to the place of worship at all of the temples in the city . Also , people used stairs in order to figure out the suffering which attaining to the God. The Colosseum - AD 1st Century Colosseum is a giant amphitheatre which was built in Rome under the Flavian emperors. Compared to earlier amphitheatres, which were proximately all dug into convenient hillsides for extra support , the Colosseum is a freestanding structure of stone and concrete. On the other hand , people utilize from staircases as resting place or watching place because they were inspired from stairs while planning . They designed stairs as circular shape because these platforms are taking the attention to the centre , and it creates a focal area in to the middle. Amphitheatre of Pompeii - AD 1st Century It was built on a spur formed by a prehistoric...
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...Labor: Imperator Romae Urbs: Roma Urbs Domestica: Roma Titus Flavius Vespasianus Amo - Constructio - Regnans Romam - Lex - Musica - Adiuvans populum - Familiae et amici - Impendens pecuniam - Ludi Gladiatorii - Feminae De Urbs: Roma Dies ortus: December XXX, XXXIX A.D. Lingua: Latin Opiniones Religiosae: Sequor deos et deas. Prolationes: “Corpus mortui hostis semper olfacit dulcem.” Cognatio Status: Mea primus uxor perivit. Ei nomen erat Arrecina Tertulla. Ego sum divortium ab Marcia Furnilla. Ego sum non in cognatio. Amici et Familiae Vespasian Domitilla I Domitian Britannicus Claudius Nero Arrecina Tertulla Marcia Furnilla Julia Berenice M. Julius Agrippa II Postremo constructio Flavian Amphitheatre conficit! Amo Annotamentum Renovo urbem Romae post ille exitialis ignis. Amo Annotamentum Mitto auxilium ad illi vulneraverunt propter eruptionem Vesuviis. Amo Annotamentum Titus Flavius Vespasianus October XXVI MMDCCLXV Facebook iungit. Labor: Regnans Roma Urbs: Roma Urbs Domestica: Roma Discedo pro Sabinis provincias. Redeam post paulo. Amo Annotamentum Amores Imagines De Publius Vergilius Maro October XII MMDCCLXV Facebook iungit. Ego sum laetissimus quod fundam habeo iterum! Amo Annotamentum Ego mirabile Amo Annotamentum Publius Vergilius Maro apud Maeceneas fuit. Amo Annotamentum Amo Annotamentum Amici et Familiae Augustus Maeceneas Horace Livia ...
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...Architecture in Rome Ancient Roman architecture took certain architectural aspects from different areas to create a unique and highly admired form of architecture. However, they were not able to do this overnight. In fact, for the first few centuries after it was founded, the people of Rome resided in very basic huts with no outstanding architectural merit. According to oxford dictionary a hut is “a dwelling of ruder and meaner construction and (usually) smaller than a house.” It was under the rule of the Etruscans that they developed more complex structures that served specific purposes, such as a temple dedicated to a god. The Etruscans themselves borrowed many aspects of their architectural designs from Ancient Greece and expanded upon it. One may notice that the time that Rome began its first step into architectural greatness was around 509 BC, when it became Republican Rome. “With the expulsion of the Etruscan kings Rome was free to shape her own destinies” (Sear 14). Since Rome was finally free from the constraints of its conquerors it now had the liberty to create whatever they wished in whatever manner they preferred. Though evidence of Greek influence could still be found, Rome began to develop a style of their own; however, once Rome conquered nations across the Mediterranean Sea it incorporated many of the building designs which were reflected in the buildings of their capital. Imperial Rome is seen as both the lowest and highest point in Rome’s history. During...
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...“Gladiator” is a historical epic film directed by Ridley Scott. The film was set during the time period of 180 A.D. The leading actor in the movie is Russell Crowe alongside with Joaquin Phoenix. Crowe portrays a loyal general Maximus Decimus Meriduis, who is betrayed when the Emperor’s ambitious son Commodus murders his father and seizes the throne. Commodus murders his father seeing that he offered Maximus to be the next in line to the throne after his death. Finding out, Commodus murders his father and sentences Maximus and his family to be murdered. Managing to escape his execution, Maximus rushes to his family only to find out that he is too late. As he grieves over there death, he is captured and is sold as a slave for combat. Reduced to slavery, Maximus rises through the ranks of the gladiatorial arena to avenge the murder of his father and his Emperor. The movie “Gladiator” is fairly accurate according to the three areas that are focused on in this essay, weapons and military strategy, clothing and architecture. This paper will explore these aspects that were portrayed in the film pertaining whether or not it was accurate or inaccurate according to its time period. The area of weapons and military strategy was accurate. The film opens up with a horrific fight scene that is about to take place against the Germanic barbarians. Before the battle begins, it is shown that the Romans take their time to set up the weaponry. The Roman army and gladiator’s battle stance and weapons...
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