Monumental Architecture
Published on Nov 18, 2015
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EGYPT
2575-2465 B.C
TYPE OF ARCHITECTURE
The ancient Egyptians built pyramids, in many different shapes and sizes, as tombs for the pharaohs and their queens. The pyramids were constructed as monuments to the pharaoh's greatness.
TYPE OF ARCHITECTURE CONTINUED
When the pharaohs were buried in their tomb, they were also buried with their earthly possessions such as jewelry, personal items, and even servants to take with them into the afterlife.
THE GREAT SPHINX
The Great Sphinx at Giza, built somewhere between 2575-2465 B.C., is probably the most famous sculpture in the world. It was constructed using primarily limestone.
ITS PURPOSE
With a lion's body and a human head, it represents Ra-Horakhty, a form of the powerful sun god, and is the incarnation of royal power and the protector of the temple doors.
ROME
70-72 A.D
TYPE OF ARCHITECTURE
The Romans were masters of Architecture and the design of buildings. The skills of the Romans in building and engineering, including their invention of concrete, resulted in different types and styles of architecture including the building of forts, villas, temples, towns, baths, columns, great walls and road.
TYPE OF ARCHITECTURE CONTINUED
Architecture became a tool for the Romans to demonstrate to the world that Rome was culturally superior because they had the wealth, skills, and audacity to produce such edifices.
THE COLOSSEUM
Located just east of the Roman Forum, the massive stone amphitheater, known as the Colosseum, was constructed around 70-72 A.D using several materials to construct it. All of the materials were easily found or produced in the Roman area. Vespasian the emperor of the Flavian dynasty built the colosseum as a gift to the Roman people. Vespasian’s son Titus opened the Colosseum in 80 A.D. and it was officially known as the Flavian Amphitheater.
ITS PURPOSE
The Roman Colosseum was to act as an entertainment hub where people would watch all kinds of games and sports. It was the Roman Empire's center stage for gladiatorial combats and the wild beast hunts and also a show of their extravagance and wealth making it an iconic symbol of Rome.
Photo by Jon Himoff
