The ancient Roman Colosseum is perhaps the most astonishing wonder in the history of Architecture known to man kind. The Colosseum served to provide a place of entertainment for the people of Rome and dole out harsh punishments portrayed through shows ending with death to menaces of society. The basis for the idea behind the Colosseum began with the Roman Emperor Vespasian who overtook the Emperor Nero to gain control of the Roman Empire. Much like Nero and other emperors during his time‚ Vespasian
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at Seating - Colosseum The Seats at the Colosseum are arranged in a tiered‚ 37-degree angle elliptical shape around the arena with all the seats facing in towards the centre of the arena. The amphitheatre could sit roughly 50‚000 spectators and the entertainment was free for any member of the public to view. However where people could sit was strictly governed by their standing in society: Seating arrangements The seating was arranged so that those with the highest position in society sat closest
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The Classical World The Colosseum What is the Colosseum? ** It is an ancient building which is a national symbol of the long history of Rome (the Eternal City) and a long surviving building of the Roman Empire. ** It was built for performances which were a basic part of the ancient Roman culture. ** Its size‚ date of construction (antiquity) and central place in old culture make it an obvious choice as Rome’s symbol. Its Role and Purpose: ** It was built by the Emperors of the Flavian
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decided to chose the Colosseum as my topic for this writing assignment is because I have always had a minor interest in Rome. The Colosseum to me is the first thing I instantly think about when the city of Rome is mentioned‚ built in the center of Rome itself The Colosseum was built to organize gladiator fights‚ dramas‚ and battle re-enactments. All of these were attended by the people and most of the entertainment were sponsored. The Romans were successful in building the Colosseum as a breath- taking
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million animals died. The colosseum is located in the east of the Roman forum and on Nero’s old lake. It is famous for it’s structure‚ gladiator games‚ and history. The Roman Colosseum took over 10 years to build and it’s structure and has many functions. During games‚ it could hold 60000 people seated and 10000 standing. After spectators finish watching the games‚ they could leave the colosseum in minutes‚because it has 80 entrances. It is 188x156 meters. Inside the Colosseum‚ there is a wooden floor
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The Roman Colosseum has had a major influence on many buildings and structures through-out our history. Even to this day it is possible to find it’s architecture in many different forms. One of today’s structures which seems to closely resemble it‚ is the modern football stadia. Like the Roman Colosseum‚ many are built in a large oval form‚ this is mainly the case in Scotland‚ whilst in England they tend to be rectangular. The oval shaped stadiums also have the advantage of fitting in a slightly
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“What is the Colosseum?” Jan Scott - Year 11 Ancient History Focus Questions: Who decided the construction for the colosseum and what are the theories existing revealing the purpose of the construction? (600) What are the conservation issues or problems in relation to the colosseum? (400) What was the significance of the Colosseum that makes it so important to preserve? (700) What’s the evidence or research techniques used to determine the history of the Colosseum? (300) [pic]
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Unlike earlier amphitheatres that were semi-circular and built into hillsides‚ the Flavian amphitheatre is an ellipsoid and still stands free. The name Colosseum‚ as known conventionally‚ came from the massive bronze statue of Nero (Colossus Neronis) that stood next to it in the Region IV Templum Pacis‚ East of the Roman Forum.The Amphitheatre at Pompeii and the Circus Maximus served as Rome’s entertainment venues prior to the construction of the Colosseum. Emperor Vespasian initialized the construction
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Assess the political and cultural significance of the construction and initial use of the Colosseum. Throughout the history of Ancient Rome‚ the construction of public buildings was used as a political tool‚ to manipulate the views of the people and to demonstrate the power of the State. The very first emperor of Rome‚ Augustus‚ initiated social reform through the construction of buildings from 27 BC onwards. Emperor Vespasian in 69 AD used a similar initiative‚ and throughout Rome’s history it can
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have continued to be like any other city throughout the Roman Empire without the influence of Augustus‚ but now it is prominently known as a goldmine for historical research. One of the most distinguished architectures of this great empire is the Colosseum‚ which today is recognized as being one of the world’s largest amphitheaters ever constructed. The region of origin of this massive stone edifice rested in Ancient Rome and currently resides in the Province of Rome in Italy. Due to its commission
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