The characteristic monuments of Roman architecture were built in the period from the fourth century BC to the fourth century AD. It reached its peak especially at the beginning of the imperial period, in the reigns of Augustus and the other Great Emperors during the Pax Romana (27 av. J.-C.- 180). In the reign of Augustus, the Roman cities grow, the roads are built and the waterworks were inaugurated to provide the city with water. This proliferation is allowed by the wealth of the Empire, through conquests and by the relatively stable political situation of that period, which lasted over 200 years.
Roman architecture is influenced primarily by two civilizations that preceded : the Greeks and Etruscans.The classical Greek influence is rather limited to aesthetics, for example by the columns (3 types: Corinthian, Ionic, Doric), materials, and by the types of monuments, like the agora (Roman Forum) and theaters . Etruscan influence, in turn, see you in the type of urban planning, such as sewage systems and technical knowledge on bridges, roads, tunnels, vaults (engineers). In addition, it is possible to see this influence in the trend toward gigantism and axiality of Roman architecture.
Roman architecture is influenced primarily by two civilizations that preceded : the Greeks and Etruscans.The classical Greek influence is rather limited to aesthetics, for example by the columns (3 types: Corinthian, Ionic, Doric), materials, and by the types of monuments, like the agora (Roman Forum) and theaters . Etruscan influence, in turn, see you in the type of urban planning, such as sewage systems and technical knowledge on bridges, roads, tunnels, vaults (engineers). In addition, it is possible to see this influence in the trend toward gigantism and axiality of Roman architecture.
Some famous roman buildings
- Coliseum
It also known as the Roman Colosseum, it's the Flavian Amphitheatre (Latin: Amphitheatrum Flavium). It was build in the 70s AD.It's considered as the largest amphitheatre built in the Roman empire. Originally capable of seating 50,000 spectators, it was once used for gladiatorial combat.
- Pantheon
Or "Shrine of all the Gods" is a building in Rome which was originally built as a temple to the seven deities of the seven planets in the state religion of Ancient Rome, but which has been a Christian church since the 7th century. It is one of the best-preserved of all Ancient Roman buildings.
- Arch of Titus
The Arch of Titus (Latin: Arcus Titi) is a Roman triumphal arch erected in Rome by the Emperor Domitian in 81 AD. BC to celebrate the victories of his brother Titus during the Jewish war between 66 and 73 AD. AD The arch is dedicated after the death of Titus.
- Mausoleum of Hadrian
The Mausoleum of Hadrian was started by the Roman Emperor Hadrian in 130 and completed by Antoninus Pius in 139, on the right bank of the Tiber near the pons Ælius1. It is still visible at present, since it corresponds to the Castel Sant-Angelo.
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