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Golden House of Nero, Rome, AD 64-68. Architects: Severus and Celer. Plan of the Octagon
- -Built of brick and concrete with different-themed frescoes in each room
- -Designed as place of entertainment (300 rooms with no sleeping quarters)
- -Big parties were thrown here
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Golden House of Nero, Rome, AD 64-68. Architects: Severus and Celer. Structural diagram of the Octagon
- -The architects designed two of the principal dining rooms to flank an octagonal court,
- surmounted by a dome with a giant central oculus to let in light
-It was an early use of Roman concrete construction
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Colosseum (Flavian Amphitheatre), Rome , AD 80-90, View
- -One of Vespasian's first undertakings after becoming emperor, could hold more than 50,000 spectators
- -Complex system of barrel-vaulted corridors held up oval seating area
- -Substructures in arena served as waiting rooms for gladiators or animals
- -Exterior travertine shell is approximately 160 feet high
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Colosseum (Flavian Amphitheatre), Rome, AD 80-90, Piers of the first story
- -Concrete barrel vaults are evident (held the structure up)
- -Arches that served as entryways are also shown (76 gateways)
- -This entrance system resembles modern-day stadium sport systems seen today
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Colosseum (Flavian Amphitheatre), Rome, AD 80-90, Structural Diagram: Plan and sections
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Colosseum (Flavian Amphitheatre), Rome, AD 80-90, Interior View
- -Could hold 50,000 spectators
- -Marble seats when built
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Colosseum (Flavian Amphitheatre), Rome, AD 80-90, detail
We can see the detail of each seat and the different levels - -Somewhat similar to a modern day sports stadium
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Porta Maggiore, Rome , c. 40-50 AD
Constructed at point where two of Rome's water lines met - -Grandiose gate- uppermost level bears a wordy, dedicated inscription
- -An example of Roman rusticated (rough) masonry
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Pantheon, Rome AD 121-125, Structural Diagram
- -Revolutionary cylindrical drum, huge hemispherical dome
- -The interior symbolized both the orb of the earth and the vault of the heavens
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Pantheon, Rome AD 121-125, Restored View with Forecourt
- -Forecourt: a large courtyard
- -Formed a visual frame for The Pantheon
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Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus, 359 AD
Pagan convert to Christianity - -Old Testament scenes appear on the sarcophagus
- -Adam and Eve are on bottom left, 2 from end
- -These sarcophagi were preferred by wealthy Christians
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Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus, detail: Christ Enthroned
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The Tetrarchs, Venice, 300-305 AD
- -Meant to portray four equal partners in power, not as distinct individuals
- -Each of four rulers lost identity in this
- -Each holds a sword with an expressionless face, bodies are shapeless
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Diptych detail: Priestess of Dionysus, from Rome, c. 400 AD
- -Ivory plaque that depicts pagan themes
- -Could commemorate marriage between two members of powerful Roman families
- -This is like a frieze, and the artist took this from Greek traditions
- -Girl holding cup celebrates rites of Bacchus
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