Colosseum

Rome was an empire that was founded off of the death and destruction of other empires. This capacity for violence by their empire is well known throughout history by all. Whether it was the Spartan army at the Battle of Thermopylae or the destruction of Carthage, the Romans are renowned for their violence. This sense of violence was also apparent in their cities as gladiatorial games quickly became a centerpiece for Roman society and history. The gladiatorial games were not initially designed…

and forty-four toilets. Even after all of that the Romans had enough water left over to fill the Colosseum. If you do not know what the Colosseum is a sports arena for gladiator battles. Not only did Rome had the first running water but also the first heating system called the hypocaust. The hypocaust was helpful during the cold winters that Rome encountered. The The…

Romans used art to represent power. In many pieces, you can see hints of this power. With the column in the middle of the town square, it shows a superior thing looking above everything else. It represents the hierarchy of the government. Also, the Colosseum shows power within Rome. Not only does it keep the people distracted and entertained, but it shows that they can keep everyone in their place. If you were to act out, the government had the abilities to place you in a gladiator fight, which…

the two women can view from the terrace. Alida’s “eyes [are] fixed on the golden slope of the Palace of the Caesars” (7) and later “her gaze [turns] toward the Colosseum…[with] its golden flank…drowned in purple shadow” (10). Caesar’s Palace, representing Julius Caesar and other war-loving emperors of the Roman Empire, and the Colosseum, representing the gladiatorial contests and public executions conducted in the amphitheater, symbolize conflict. The Roman landscape provides a vivid image of…

Roman influence According to old Roman tales, Rome was founded in 753 B.C.E by Romulus, a descendant of Aeneas. Romulus and his twin brother Remus were infants when their uncle tried to kill them by throwing them in the Tiber River. The old tale says that a female wolf found them in the edge of the water and took care of them. One day a herd’s man found the cave where they were living and took them to his house. As they matured, they found out that their uncle attempted to kill them, so they…

that have used these elements to create something new. The Colosseum, one of the first great examples of Western architecture stands in Rome, Italy, and was built over twenty years, from 70-80 BCE. Its opening ceremonies lasted nine months.. It was the largest amphitheater built in…

Power is reflected in artworks in several ways. Rulers often commissioned paintings of their kingdoms in order to show the magnificence of their kingdom. Images of rulers themselves often portray them wearing extravagant clothing, seated on a throne, or being larger than others in the image. This asserts the authority of the ruler over his kingdom. Artwork was used by rulers to assert their dominance and show how they feel they should be viewed by those of lesser power. The first piece of art…

The Colosseum was recently cleaned and we were able to see it’s original color. Recently, luxury brands are starting to offer donations to clean, restore and repair landmarks in a way to give back to the city. For example, Fendi donated €2.2 million to clean the Trevi Fountain and Tod’s, a luxury shoe designer, donated around 25 million euros as well to complete the restoration of the Colosseum. We also visited the Vatican Museum, which has the Sistine…

choose a top four is just inconceivable. Even though it was difficult finding my four choices, I was able to narrow them down in terms of significance and purpose. My four works of art that I will be discussing about are Mona Lisa (painting), The Colosseum (architecture), Everyman (theater), and Dao De Jing (philosophy). The Mona Lisa, obviously, was created by Leonardo Da Vinci between the years (1502-1512). It is an oil painting with cottonwood panel as the surface. The location of origin…

The coliseum was a great achievement in Roman history. The coliseum was made in 70 A.D. and was opened in 80 A.D. To make it they used limestone and tuff for the building, but inside was tile. It was used for entertainment and torture. The colosseum could hold up to 50,000 - 80,000 people. The building overall was 6 acres long and 150 ft tall. There was over 80 entrances and exits. I think it was mostly in influenced by Etruscan because if romans didn't have archs they wouldn't have the design.…