Valley High School
Ms. Sweet-Shibles
Roman Art and Architecture
Key Ideas for Roman Art and Architecture:
Roman civilization grows to an unbelievable size and dominates the Western World:
From the Tigris and Euphrates to the Thame and beyond, from the Nile to the Rhine and Danube.
The Romans excelled in the art of architecture. The discovery of concrete allows for massive interior space in architecture that are built a combined style of Etruscan and Greek temples.
Paintings and Sculpture, Romans often borrowed from the imitating the Greeks, often
hyper-realistic in portraits.
Time Line
Types of Government
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Monarchy: 8th-7th centuries BCE
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Republic (with Senate): 6th century BCE
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Dictator (Julius Ceasar): 48 BCE (murdered 44 BCE)
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Empire (under Augustus): 27 BCE
Key Architectual Words to know:
Doric, Ionic Corinthian Order Arch Vault Velarium
Pseudo-Peripteral Oculus Dome Coffered
Basilica Engaged Column Portico Catacombes
Roman Project:
Create a Three Dimensional Model of a Roman Architectural Building or Monument. Be aware of the different Architectural features of each monument or Building. Beauty is in the Details. Rubric for this part of the project is the general art rubric found in the rubrics page under the HOME tab.
Compose a research paper discussing the historical value and the different architectural elements found in your building or monument of choice.
Paper outline example:
1. Intro
(this is where you discuss what monument or building you researched and tell me what your paper is about: historical value and different type of architecture found. THESIS)
A. Historical Value (to current and past history)
B. Architecture Found Within (relating to Roman architecture)
2. A. Historical Value
i. Example one of Historical Values with details
ii. Example two of Historical Values with details
iii. Example three of Historical Values with details
3. B. Architectural Found Within
i. Architectural detail description 1 (relating to Roman architecture)
ii. Architectural detail description 2 (relating to Roman architecture)
iii. Architectural detail description 3 (relating to Roman architecture)
4. Conculsion
(This is where you restate that your Thesis)