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Nero
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In 64CE Jesus is dead by now.
Massive fire sweeps through Rome Nero is rumored to actually starting the fire. He cleared out land so he could create his own house Domus Aurea-Golden House-123 acres Interior of house was literally covered in gold When you entered into the dining room flowers and perfume would fall on you Octagonal hall Botom is octagonal and it turns into a dome. Jack arch He wasn't popular, most of his house was destroyed. |
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Vespasian
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Destroys much of Nero's house and builds over it
Able to bring 10k jews in as slaves Died naturally (which was rare because emperors were usually killed or they commit suicide) Built the coliseum Known as an amphitheater Given to the people of rome as entertainment Massive festival when it opened that lasted 100 days Gladiators Is ruined because-After Rome fell people moved into the coliseum, earthquake, used the stone for other buildings. Arch and the orders, go from more simple to more complicated. Originally marble surrounding it. White. All of the archways were numbered-ticketing system Had a retractable roof-velarium |
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Coliseum
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Known as an amphitheater
Given to the people of rome as entertainment Massive festival when it opened that lasted 100 days Gladiators Is ruined because-After Rome fell people moved into the coliseum, earthquake, used the stone for other buildings. Arch and the orders, go from more simple to more complicated. Originally marble surrounding it. White. All of the archways were numbered-ticketing system Had a retractable roof-velarium Compared to Greece this is all about the spectacle of the games, not games for honor. |
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Domitian
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Son of Vespasian
Thought working with the economy would boost his own wealth. Palace of Domitian |
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Palace of Domitian
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The grand palace
Every other emperor lived there after he did. Sits on the palatine hill-founding myth of rome. What would happen here? the emperor would entertain the emperor occupies a private space for the first time roman architecture is really about the room. There is a basilica Not a temple but for the first time relates to a sermon. Separation of public and private Water Garden-All gravity fed Mosaic-Surface of the walls were constructed out of very small stones to make a picture on the wall. |
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Trajen
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Born in what is today Spain
known for his exploits on the battlefield-he conquered everything. massive celebration when he got back to rome Constructs his own forum-much larger than all the rest of the forums. |
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Trajen's Column
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The entire column is a scroll of all the battles of his conquests.
Column was where Trajen was buried. |
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Roman town planning
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(Under Trajen)
Soldiers were given towns when they got out of the military. Landscape did not matter. This grid was moveable, oriented north south easy west. Romans didn't care about protection that is why they could build on open land and not on the side of a hill. |
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Hadrian
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Traveled an amazing amount
Didn't hang out in rome much builds a small villa in the south of rome Villa was absolutely massive Collection of memories, like las vegas. Philosopher's hall Island Villa Canopus Shrine of Serapis Mausoleum |
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Philosopher's Hall (Hadrian)
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Had sculpture of different philosophers
Had books, library, very well read |
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Marcus Aurelius
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Very Important general in the Army
Copied Trajen with the column Made a column, much more gorier. |
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Semptimus Severus
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Map of Rome carved on stone
Two sons: Caracalla and Geta |
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Caracalla
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Baths of Caracalla
Organized into a series of different rooms. Would be physical massive building, concrete and brick covered in mosaic or stone. Hypocaust-heated water |
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Arelian
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Built a wall around the entire city
For protection First time Rome is walled |
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Diocletian
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Inherits an empire that is in trouble
Splits the empire in 4 Baths of Diocletian |
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Maxentius
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Basilica of Maxentius
used as be a place where people would discuss rules, not for senators. At the time largest building in the world. |
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Constantine
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Last emperor of rome
Christian god has guided him |
