History of Rome

Renowned classicist Mary Beard, a professor at Cambridge University, has spent much of the last half century studying the literature produced by the Romans and the thousands of books and papers that have been written about them. SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome is an authoritative exploration of how a small, unremarkable and unknown village became such a central power on three continents in such a short period of time. The beginning of the worlds most renowned empire is typically lost within…

Founded by Maharaja Sri Gupta in 320 AD, the Gupta empire would last until about 550 AD, consuming most of Northern India before breaking apart. The Gupta Empire would be later coined The Golden age of India (Harle 5) for its brilliant developments in Indian art, sculpture, literature, and architecture. These advances were mostly a result of the wealth of the country during the time of the Guptas, and led to new styles in Buddhist art. As with artistic movements before the Gupta Empire Period,…

expectations are very low as my ears do not hear what the arts are saying. However, I hope that this is not the case I want to learn and grow more fond of the arts. I think that I will see many sculptures and paintings from the Americans and ancient Rome. The Museum of Fine Arts has a strong selection of art from many cultures. The Curator of this museum has laid out the arts by culture, I am pleased that this is the case for a novice such as myself. During my visit a specific type of art really…

yellows covers Rome between dawn to dusk. The golden sun gives a vibrant touch to all its brick and marbles that overflow the cobblestone streets. But when the night hits, the city comes to live. All the landmarks light up and it gives a magical feeling to it that cast a spell on you. Despite all the technological advances, Rome is frozen in time, preserving all its history and allowing us in the 21st century to still relieve its greatness that prevails. Throughout the month in Rome we were…

Ramiro Quezada Professor Buhanan Humanities 5 December 2017 Beyond Human Scale While The Fire of Rome (see fig. 1) denotes a clash of two elite forces, community and natural elements, the painting also serves as an introduction for Hubert’s redshifted career. Hubert received influence that drastically shifted his career when he resided in Rome from 1754 to 1766. In this time, Hubert developed a relationship with Panini and more importantly, Piranesi that consequently advanced Hubert’s…

work is Interior of St. Peter’s, Rome by Gionanni Paolo Panini. This work is about the interior of the church called St. Peter’s Basilica and it was created in 1731 in Rome, Italy, Europe. This piece of work is a view painting of the interior of St’ Peter’s Basilica and since it is a church it is a religious and symbolic example of the piousness of the people of these times. Giovanni Paolo Pannini was born in 1691 in Piacenza, Italy, eventually Pannini moved to Rome, Italy where he lived the…

against Maxentius’ 75-120 thousand soldiers, Constantine decided to attack Maxentius in Rome and gain the title of emperor. Maxentius ordered men to come up from Corsica, Sardinia, Sicily, and the African provinces for…

There are many great vacation spots in the world, in this document I will share why Italy is among those top vacation spots. I will share Italy’s geography, culture, landmarks, food, and history. Italy is a boot-shaped peninsula that is around the size of the state Arizona, which is located in the United States. To the west of Italy is the Adriatic Sea, and to the east is the Tyrrhenian Sea. To the North Italy is surrounded by France, Switzerland, Austria, and Slovenia. To the south of Italy is…

are a significant aspect of the Italian culture and history. According to Catholic tradition, Jesus founded the papacy in the first century, when he chose St. Peter, the leader of the apostles, to be his earthly representative. "Thou art Peter and upon this rock I will build my church," he states in chapter 16 of Matthew. "I will give to thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven." Those words, which now circle the dome of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, serve as the biblical mandate for the papacy.…

entertainment and was used for many different uses, including a Catholic shrine to honor the Saints. Today, the Colosseum remains in existence, standing tall, but damaged by many earthquakes and stone robbers. It is now a major symbol of what Imperial Rome stood for in her glory…