Describe Roman architecture

Answer 1

The Ancient Roman culture was all about extravagances, pompous and always a need to impress the masses through celebrations, festivities and other means of entertainment. Surely they used architecture as a mean of showing their message of their high glory. They adopted a lot of Greek architecture including that of the column orders such as the Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian. They also took a lot of influences of the East by using and improving arches which is clearing seen in the Colosseum in Rome. Which also made it possible for them to use arches in constructing large public buildings, something the Greeks wouldn't have been able to do with just their post and lintel system. Also unlike the Greeks, where the columns where used as a support system for their structures, the columns in the Colosseum is used for decorative purposes. The ancient empire of Romans also boasted on their engineering abilities which enhanced the roman architecture because in many circumstanced they constructed aqueducts to supply fresh water to many surrounding cities.

Also unlike the Greeks before them, the Romans used architecture as a means of provoking amazement and accomplishment in the viewers, whereas the Greeks elaborated on the beauty of proportions and simplicity.

It shall also be mention the architectural feat of creating a dome, which consists of multiple arches combined. This also made it possible to have an ample and dramatic space without having any other type of supports such as the column. One amazing example of this is the Pantheon where it's size hadn't been surpassed until the 20th century.

Also an important feature of the Pantheon is it's use of concrete where it could withstand the test of time oppose to the Greeks method of pure marble.

Answer 2

The Romans brought the arch as well as roads and stone buildings and even concrete!

Answer 3

arches and domes

Answer 4

Alot of columns!

Answer 5

Basilica