Compare Roman Colosseum To Parthenon

Based on “Shelter and Security”, Roman construction represents an advancement. I believe that people in every early civilization were super intelligent because they used different materials to construct their own buildings, which allowed them to advance quickly. One example of a construction method that shows an advancement is concrete. Just like Humphrey says, “… the Romans were able to produce a whole new style of architecture based on interior spaces rather than on the Greek ideal of external beauty” (pg.60). Roman construction differs from other civilizations because they had mastered using arches and vaults in their structures. Some examples of Roman architecture includes bridges, aqueducts, walls, forums, and theatres. I noticed that most of these structures had a semicircular arch. From my perspective, arches and vaults symbolizes strength because it …show more content…
Three stylistic elements that went into this building’s construction are semi-circular columns, concrete, and staircases. The purpose of the Roman colosseum is to present all sorts of entertainment for the public. There are a lot of bloody battles between criminals, prisoners, gladiators, and animals, but it was an exhilarating experience for those who are watching it. I would compare the colosseum to Parthenon. One difference is that the colosseum was used for pleasure and the Parthenon was used as a monument representing a specific person. Another difference is that the Parthenon was dedicated to gods only and colosseum was open to everyone in Rome. I think the differences in Roman public architecture are trying to tell us that concrete is a very powerful and useful material that created important buildings. People had faster access to places, and communication was easier between people. For example, aqueducts allowed the Romans to supply themselves with water without doing much. Rome had expanded with great