Assignment: For this activity, you will examine the influence of Greek architectural design in one ancient Roman building, and then discuss the innovations of Roman design.
To prepare for this activity, do the following:
⦁ Choose a building that you feel incorporates elements from the Greek architectural orders, as well as arched forms that are typically Roman.
⦁ You may want to investigate outside sources to research the building further.
When writing your initial post, consider the following:
⦁ Identify your building. What was its purpose?
⦁ What design elements originated with the Greek architectural orders? Did the Roman architect alter the Greek elements in any way? If so, how?
⦁ What forms and building materials are specifically Roman?
⦁ What were the advantages of the Roman engineering? How did the Roman architectural forms lend themselves to large-scale buildings?
In your responses, comment on a classmate’s analysis. Is there anything you would add to their analysis? Why or why not? There is plenty to note in these typically complex structures, and more observations will give us a more complete picture.
