As with most other aspects of Rome during the republican era entering the imperial era, the arts and architecture was heavily influenced by the Roman conquest of classical Greece cite. In as much as roman architecture was derivative of that of Greece, it evolved over time becoming a style of its own (Kamm
2017b). Most times the beauty of the art and architecture was greatly affected by the wealth of the builder in question and the population density of the cities involved (Moore 1995).
The resultant effect are minor innovation from what was learnt from the classical Greek architecture
(Kamm 2017a). The development of Roman concrete and the arch were a pivotal step in the boom of roman architecture (Kamm 2017b). The Romans effectively adopted …show more content…
Pozzolana had been used to make mortar, when it is mixed with lime and other materials such as rocks, bricks it becomes concrete (Ellie
2016). And a clever combination of Pozzolana and concrete allowed for what could be called roman mega structures to be built. An example of the flexibility provided by concrete and Pozzolana is the construction of circular temples such as the Pantheon. Other structures facilitated by the Pozzolana were the infamous public roman baths of Caracalla, the basilicas, the aqueducts of Rome, as well as the coliseum cite and these structures have stood the test of time.
The durability of Roman concrete was as aforementioned due to the volcanic ash, this worked by preventing cracks from spreading over time (Moore 1995). The Romans used a technique called brick facing or stone facing this basically allowed them to face the concrete with bricks and stones thereby allowing interiors to be decorated by paintings and thin slabs of marbles.
The Roman …show more content…
They applied these concepts to their water works in construction aqueducts as exemplified by the
Claudian aqueduct constructed by Caligula (Kamm 2017b).
Significance of their Use
On a less visible level for the modern observer, ancient Roman developments in housing and public hygiene are impressive, especially given their day and age. Clear examples are baths and latrines which could be either public or private, not to mention developments in under-floor heating, in the form of the hypocaust, double glazing and piped water (Ellie 2016). It was estimated that over 1000 million liters of water daily was flowing to Rome through 8 aqueducts operational during the time cite. These uses were principally because of the innovation in concrete and arches (Kamm 2017b).
End result of their use
The architecture during the imperial times of Rome especially in terms of public buildings were constructed to please aesthetics and also carry out a public function, a clear example of this is the pantheon as religious structure which was rebuilt and remains preserved and served as inspiration
2017b). Most times the beauty of the art and architecture was greatly affected by the wealth of the builder in question and the population density of the cities involved (Moore 1995).
The resultant effect are minor innovation from what was learnt from the classical Greek architecture
(Kamm 2017a). The development of Roman concrete and the arch were a pivotal step in the boom of roman architecture (Kamm 2017b). The Romans effectively adopted …show more content…
Pozzolana had been used to make mortar, when it is mixed with lime and other materials such as rocks, bricks it becomes concrete (Ellie
2016). And a clever combination of Pozzolana and concrete allowed for what could be called roman mega structures to be built. An example of the flexibility provided by concrete and Pozzolana is the construction of circular temples such as the Pantheon. Other structures facilitated by the Pozzolana were the infamous public roman baths of Caracalla, the basilicas, the aqueducts of Rome, as well as the coliseum cite and these structures have stood the test of time.
The durability of Roman concrete was as aforementioned due to the volcanic ash, this worked by preventing cracks from spreading over time (Moore 1995). The Romans used a technique called brick facing or stone facing this basically allowed them to face the concrete with bricks and stones thereby allowing interiors to be decorated by paintings and thin slabs of marbles.
The Roman …show more content…
They applied these concepts to their water works in construction aqueducts as exemplified by the
Claudian aqueduct constructed by Caligula (Kamm 2017b).
Significance of their Use
On a less visible level for the modern observer, ancient Roman developments in housing and public hygiene are impressive, especially given their day and age. Clear examples are baths and latrines which could be either public or private, not to mention developments in under-floor heating, in the form of the hypocaust, double glazing and piped water (Ellie 2016). It was estimated that over 1000 million liters of water daily was flowing to Rome through 8 aqueducts operational during the time cite. These uses were principally because of the innovation in concrete and arches (Kamm 2017b).
End result of their use
The architecture during the imperial times of Rome especially in terms of public buildings were constructed to please aesthetics and also carry out a public function, a clear example of this is the pantheon as religious structure which was rebuilt and remains preserved and served as inspiration