AH 1700 Lecture 9: Chapter 7.1 Notes
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Pseudoperipteral temple- in roman architecture, a pseudoperipteral temple has a series of engaged columns all around the sides and back of the cella to give the appearance of a peripteral colonnade. Concrete- a building material invented by the romans and consisting of various proportions of lime mortar, volcanic sand, water, and small stones. Forum- the public square of an ancient roman city. Ancient romans believe there was an actual founding date. April 21, 753 bce romulus and remus founded the city of rome. City of rome- bunch of huts and a lot of marsh land 753 bce. 4th century ce- one of the largest city- head of the world. Extraordinary empire- size of empire, multicultural, latin became spoken language, understanding of government (senate), arena, feats of engineering (concrete), aqueducts, running water, sewage systems, complex network of roads, dating (calendar) 211 bce- general marcelious conquered city of syracuse- dragged numerous. Greek sculptures- greatly influenced by architecture and sculpture.
