The evolution of Rome from a small town to a colossal empire was centuries in the making. After being ruled by Etruscan kings, Rome finally overthrew them in 510 BCE. A Republic was formed and the idea of the citizen was born. The Republic flourished for close to 500 years. During this time, there was a push for Roman conquest. During the Republic, there was an inability to manage the enormous territory Rome had acquired. In about 31 BCE, the Republic collapsed due to a century of civil wars. The Empire was formed with Augustus leading the way. He was a strong military leader who won the wars and Romans were pleased to have order again. This gave way to the “Golden Age.” Unlike the Republic, the Empire was able to control Rome's territory, and was more effective at preventing civil unrest. As Augustus brought Rome back to order, sculpture and architecture began to change.
Roman architecture evolved to demonstrate the grandiosity of Rome to their conquered lands, while also bettering the lives of their new citizens. To achieve this, Romans became experts at a variety of significant architectural techniques. Roman architects mastered the dome, arch, vault, and making and using forms of concrete. Roman sculpture and architecture began by continuing the forms used by architects and artists of the Greek world; however, the Romans were …show more content…
Other large empires such as the Greeks, Egyptians, Persians, and Etruscans had tremendous architecture as well; though the beauty of their structures was mainly external. Buildings were designed with lavish exteriors because their post-and-lintel structures constricted interior space. Architecture of the Romans was fundamentally different because they discovered how to make concrete, were able to construct arches, and could vault ceilings. These innovations largely came about in the first century CE, and Romans were able to create and utilize interior space like no empire previously
Roman architecture evolved to demonstrate the grandiosity of Rome to their conquered lands, while also bettering the lives of their new citizens. To achieve this, Romans became experts at a variety of significant architectural techniques. Roman architects mastered the dome, arch, vault, and making and using forms of concrete. Roman sculpture and architecture began by continuing the forms used by architects and artists of the Greek world; however, the Romans were …show more content…
Other large empires such as the Greeks, Egyptians, Persians, and Etruscans had tremendous architecture as well; though the beauty of their structures was mainly external. Buildings were designed with lavish exteriors because their post-and-lintel structures constricted interior space. Architecture of the Romans was fundamentally different because they discovered how to make concrete, were able to construct arches, and could vault ceilings. These innovations largely came about in the first century CE, and Romans were able to create and utilize interior space like no empire previously