art101

Visit the following websites on Ancient Roman buildings and monuments:

1) http://www.crystalinks.com/rome.html

2) http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/romans/launch_ani_colosseum.shtml

3) http://www.robinurton.com/history/ancient/rome.htm

From the above websites and the information in the lectures and your book, answer the following questions.

1) Discuss Roman ingenuity in building.  Discuss at least 2 buildings or monuments that illustrate how the Romans made technical and engineering advancements (these can include the Pantheon, Colosseum, aqueducts, baths, etc.). Post your answer to the Discussion Board - Unit 2 Discussion Essay and Response.  (Minimum 150 words) (25 points)

• Use relevant vocabulary from your list of vocabulary to know. Use the architectural terminology instead of a generic term.
• What is the same in the 2 buildings you chose? What is different? What is unique about each?
• Details, details, details.