Classical Studies 2300 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1-5: Elementary And Secondary Education Act, Unfree Labour, Caligula

• School: Western University
• Department: Classical Studies
• Course: Classical Studies 2300
• Professor: Charles Stocking

Document Summary

Augustus (emperor) mandated seating by sociopolitical status: higher in roman power structure= closer to stage (action). Arena not just in rome 252 amphitheatres in west established in major centres of. Roman world: served as reminders of the danger of challenging rome"s supremacy. We rely heavily on archeological information for understanding these venues. Long-term reluctance to build a permanent amphitheater in rome tied to importance of shows in political competition in late republic. Flavian amphitheater was most sophisticated architecturally major accomplishment in crowd management and spectacle. Original venue for funeral games most likely the cemetery (located outside city walls): contests held in any open area near the grave. Prior to imperial period, gladiator games in rome held in the forum: area set aside for public congress. o. Presence of old temple of hercules claimed as deity of importance to the combats. 216 bce: 2nd known set of gladiator combats in rome held at forum romandum.