These artworks from the Roman Republic and Empire, 509 BCE- 313 BCE, titled Pont du Gard in France by an Unknown artist, Coliseum in Rome by an Unknown artist, Pantheon, Rome by unknown artist also and the Basilica of Maxentius Constantine by an unknown artist as well. This architectural works led to the creation of some new architectural works and ideas such as: arch, Vault Concrete dome and Basilica plan just to mention few.
Am aqueduct is an ancient invention of the Greeks that was used to transport water to the people in the cities. Aqueducts are built with set or archs, semi-circle frameworks with support by the side known as buttress. A buttress is used as reinforcement for the semi-circle to allow for heavy weights on the top of the …show more content…
Pont du Gard have three level of arches and its buttress. The biggest Buttress are used at the bottom level follow by the bigger ones and on the top big buttress. This technique allowed for stability and emphasis on the advancement of Romans as at that time period. In this pieces, numerous number of arch are aligned together side by side about nine hundred feet long to form an arcade which allows for pressure on water for easier transportation to the outlets.
Coliseum also known as Flavian Amphitheatre in Roman empire was a large open area similar to public stadium today. It was built during the reign of Roman Empire over the middle east part of Africa, Europe and Asia. Coliseum was used for sport activities, fight between gladiators, acrobat activities etc. In the coliseum, there is a large oval surface are in the middle surrounded by layers of sit upward and outward where the people sit to watch. The lower part of this arrangement was for the nobles, senator and powerful people of the land, the middle level was for regular
Am aqueduct is an ancient invention of the Greeks that was used to transport water to the people in the cities. Aqueducts are built with set or archs, semi-circle frameworks with support by the side known as buttress. A buttress is used as reinforcement for the semi-circle to allow for heavy weights on the top of the …show more content…
Pont du Gard have three level of arches and its buttress. The biggest Buttress are used at the bottom level follow by the bigger ones and on the top big buttress. This technique allowed for stability and emphasis on the advancement of Romans as at that time period. In this pieces, numerous number of arch are aligned together side by side about nine hundred feet long to form an arcade which allows for pressure on water for easier transportation to the outlets.
Coliseum also known as Flavian Amphitheatre in Roman empire was a large open area similar to public stadium today. It was built during the reign of Roman Empire over the middle east part of Africa, Europe and Asia. Coliseum was used for sport activities, fight between gladiators, acrobat activities etc. In the coliseum, there is a large oval surface are in the middle surrounded by layers of sit upward and outward where the people sit to watch. The lower part of this arrangement was for the nobles, senator and powerful people of the land, the middle level was for regular