Analysis Of The Amphitheater Of El Djem

The scale of objects direct the viewer to conventions in order of prestige which resists the passage of time and remains a symbol of magnificence and strength by withstanding the degradation. The time worn ruins impact the painting with its ability to remain erect due to its vastness, for it occupies the majority of the canvas. Its enormous stature and breadth of the columns characterizes the structure as powerful, yet the crumbling regions reveal that its vigor belongs to the past. The degradation and neglect by succeeding societies convey how humans abandoned this empire to proceed with the construction of a new one. Portions of the ceiling sitting upon the columns have crumbled and at the ceiling wooden planks are exposed with plants protruding through the gaps. Although the degradation reduces the ruin’s honor and Roman illusion of immortality, the temple remains an artifact of vanity and majesty. The linear

Two buildings, the Hagia Sophia and the Great Mosque of Cordoba, can show us two separate peoples and their approach to constructing architecture that was devoted to their religions. However, while religion played a huge role, there are similarities as well between the two that show that the rulers who commissioned these buildings were interested in mimicking beauty and showing the world that their building was the most beautiful and perhaps the most elite of its time as well as proving their divinity as a ruler of a great nation.

Ever since man began building structures and settling land, art has manifested itself in our architectural creations. Whether it be to celebrate or worship a God or Gods, a grand sculpture to bury a powerful leader or remember them by, or to show a culture’s dedication to specific values, our architectural constructions have led to some of the finest art this Earth has ever seen. The Taj Mahal and Palace of Versailles are two great examples of such art. By examining each of these individually, and then comparing and contrasting them, it will become clear that no matter how different looking these buildings may be, they still serve the same purpose to the civilizations that erected them.

(Doc G) Thirdly, the architectural and legal legacy of the Islamic empire continues to shape societies worldwide. Islamic architecture is renowned for its grand mosques and palaces adorned with intricate designs and towering minarets, such as the Great Mosque of Cordoba, which features columns made of jasper, marble, and granite (reference to supporting document A). These structures serve not only as places of worship, but also as centers of learning and community gatherings. The architectural innovations of the Islamic empire, including the use of pointed arches and domes, exerted influence beyond its borders, shaping architectural styles in distant regions. The enduring architectural and legal legacy of the Islamic empire underscores its profound and lasting impact on the development of human

Thanks to the various sources and the multiple mediums through which they are presented we have learnt much about this aspect of Roman entertainment. Frescoes, mosaics, writings, graffiti, buildings, artefacts (gladiator's helmet, weapons, etc), inscriptions, reliefs and even bodies all reveal details of the many different facets and experiences of this ancient entertainment. We now know who went, what and who the entertainment was, and even the stories of the ancient Pompeians and reconstruct a variety of experiences. This source is a archaeological treasure as unlike others it did not deteriorate from non-use or knocked down, it was frozen on a typical roman day and has thus remained. It is also significant as we can compare this evidence to similar items of evidence from all over Rome and deepen our understanding of the life of the ancient Romans.

The similarities and differences between the design, construction and environmental performance of a typical Mesopotamian ‘courtyard’ and a Roman ‘peristyle’ house

Ancient Egyptian and Ancient Uruk are two major periods in the history of art, during which two of the most amazing structures in the world were built. This research paper is going to compare the two amazing structures, the White temple and Djoser’s pyramid with each other and find out the similarities and differences between them.

Towards the city’s heavily trafficked center the Roman Forum was constructed for convenient easy access of all the citizens. The foreground of the forum was occupied by a paved square with monuments to famous citizens. The temple to the Divine Julius, dedicated in 29 BCE to the deified Caesar, built in a Hellenistic style, is located in the background on the left; to the right is the temple of Vesta and the house of the Vestal Virgins, guardians of the everlasting flame; further to the right is the temple of the Dioscuri, Castor and Pollux dedicated in 6 CE Here the office of weights and measures was situated. The podiums of the temples of Caesar and the Dioscuri were often used as orators' platforms and it is in this part of the Forum that the meetings of the comitia took place. On the far right is the Basilica Julia built by Caesar. Its long façade occupies the entire south side of the Forum. (Owens, 154) Semi-circular in plan and having consisted of a tall stage building, theaters were a semi-circular orchestra and tiered seating area. Unlike Greek theatres, which were built on natural slopes, they were supported by their own framework of piers and vaults and so could be built anywhere and not where nature dictated. Amphitheatres (literally, ‘double theatres’) were elliptical in plan; with a central areana. (Bowra, 38)

The Colosseum was first built in 70-80 CE in Regio IV Templum Pacis, which is in Rome Italy today. Measuring some 620 by 513 feet, the Colosseum was the largest amphitheater in the Roman world. Unlike many earlier amphitheaters, which had been dug into hillsides to provide adequate support, the Colosseum was a freestanding structure made of stone and concrete. The Colosseum could seat up to 80 thousand people. The Colosseum was a gift to the Roman people from Emperor Vespasian.

This new building type differed in striking ways from the traditional Greek theater. The latter consisted of two separate structures: a horseshoe-shaped seating area and a freestanding stage-building. The Roman theater, in contrast, was a fully enclosed edifice, unroofed but often covered with awnings on performance days. The seating area in the Greek theater was supported against a natural hillside, whereas the Roman theater was carried at least in part on concrete vaults, which provided access from the exterior of the building to the cavea. In the Hellenistic world, the stage-building was a relatively low structure, ornamented with painted panels but rarely with large-scale sculpture.

Good Evening! I am Amias, a merchant living in Subura, Rome. Today, I’m going to the Flavian Amphitheatre, also known as the Colosseum. The word amphitheatre means an open-air venue used for entertainment, performances, and sports. The Colosseum is known as one of the biggest entertainment center for the people of Rome. My friend wanted me to go meet him before we go watch the match together. I am very excited and left the house very shortly.

‘The Colosseum’ is regarded as one of the best work of the Rome architecture and engineering. It is situated in the centre of the city of Rome in Italy and is also known by the name of ‘Flavian Amphitheatre’ (Origins of the Colosseum, 2015). ‘The Colosseum’ is considered as one of the largest amphitheatre in the Roman Empire and also in the world. The building of ‘The Colosseum’ is highly impressive and is an important landmark for signifying the past history of Roman culture. The amphitheatre

     The arches of the Coloseum allowed great ventilation, stability, and passageways to keep the crowd comfortable all day. The most amazing construction had nothing to do with the show. The Romans had actually constructed a roof for the Coloseum. The roof was like a retractable sail covering most of the audience during the current event.

The Colosseum was the largest amphitheater of the time period. It was a huge elliptical structure consisting of four stories, over 150 feet high. It measured 620 X 513 feet. The enclosed oval arena measure 287 feet long X 180 feet wide.

Part of the amphitheater’s cultural importance comes from Durrës historic past, and its association with the Roman and Byzantium Empires (Ponce de Leon, 2013:3). Currently there is an agreement between the