Classical Civilization Rome

Roman style of architecture is vey similar to Classical Greece.  One of the major discoveries of this time was the discovery of concrete.  It's interesting to learn that concrete goes as far back as the Roman Empire when we see it every where around us to this day.  Columns were still very decorative and became even more structural because of the discovery of concrete.  Buildings were still constructed with the post and lintel style that the Greeks used.  A difference that I noticed between the Greeks and Romans was that the Greeks seemed to use a lot of straight lines and edges while the Romans now introduced domes, arches and vaulted ceilings.  The Colosseum and Pantheon are two examples of massive structures that the Romans were now able to build due to discovering concrete.
                    
The Colosseum seats at least 50,000, is made of concrete and stone, is a prototype of a sports arena, and shows the use of the arch and barrel vault.











The Pantheon was commissioned by Marcus Agrippa and rebuilt by the emperor Hadrian, it has a round temple with a dome, it is the world's largest unreinforced concrete dome of the world, Oculus- 142 feet in diameter/142 feet high.













Roman interior design consists of mosaics, stucco and frescoes.  Romans are known for having extravagant floors with patterns lots of landscape views either framed or painted.

Ancient Roman Interior Design
- Detailed Patterned Floor
- Landscape murals
- Arched Ceiling











Current Application of Roman Architecture
- Very Ornate
- Use of Columns
- Pattern on Floor
- Minimal Furniture






 
 






<------ Classical Application

                 Chair = "Cathedra"

 

                 Stool = "sella"



Modern Application