Roman architecture : Elements and innovations.jainvijaya
Hey! i am an architecture student. This presentation i made was for a college submission. Hope it works out for you. All the best. And don't forget to like it...!!!
Theory of Architecture 2 class
Report by: Michelle S. Estrada & Caren V.Cuevas
Central Colleges of the Philippines
College of Architecture
2nd Semester S.Y. 2015-16
December 2015
Roman architecture : Elements and innovations.jainvijaya
Hey! i am an architecture student. This presentation i made was for a college submission. Hope it works out for you. All the best. And don't forget to like it...!!!
Theory of Architecture 2 class
Report by: Michelle S. Estrada & Caren V.Cuevas
Central Colleges of the Philippines
College of Architecture
2nd Semester S.Y. 2015-16
December 2015
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
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Students, digital devices and success - Andreas Schleicher - 27 May 2024..pptxEduSkills OECD
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He discussed the concept of quality improvement, emphasizing its applicability to various aspects of life, including personal, project, and program improvements. He defined quality as doing the right thing at the right time in the right way to achieve the best possible results and discussed the concept of the "gap" between what we know and what we do, and how this gap represents the areas we need to improve. He explained the scientific approach to quality improvement, which involves systematic performance analysis, testing and learning, and implementing change ideas. He also highlighted the importance of client focus and a team approach to quality improvement.
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We all have good and bad thoughts from time to time and situation to situation. We are bombarded daily with spiraling thoughts(both negative and positive) creating all-consuming feel , making us difficult to manage with associated suffering. Good thoughts are like our Mob Signal (Positive thought) amidst noise(negative thought) in the atmosphere. Negative thoughts like noise outweigh positive thoughts. These thoughts often create unwanted confusion, trouble, stress and frustration in our mind as well as chaos in our physical world. Negative thoughts are also known as “distorted thinking”.
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This presentation provides a briefing on how to upload submissions and documents in Google Classroom. It was prepared as part of an orientation for new Sainik School in-service teacher trainees. As a training officer, my goal is to ensure that you are comfortable and proficient with this essential tool for managing assignments and fostering student engagement.
2. Ancient Roman architecture adopted many different aspects
of Ancient Greek architecture creating a new architectural
style. The Romans were indebted to their Etruscan neighbors
and forefathers who supplied them with a wealth of
knowledge essential for future architectural solutions.
The Romans were also known to employ Greek craftsmen
and engineers to construct Roman buildings. Roman
architecture flourished throughout the Empire during
the Pax Romana.
3. The Roman use of the arch and their improvements in the use of
concrete and bricks facilitated the building of the many
aqueducts throughout the empire. The same concepts produced
numerous bridges, some of which are still in daily use. The
Romans first adopted the arch from the Etruscans, and
implemented it in their own building. An arch transmits load
evenly and is still commonly used in architecture today.
4. Dome of the Pantheon,
inner view
The Aqueduct of
Segovia, Spain
5. Puente Romano , Merida
in Spain
Vaison-Ia-Romaine,
Provence in France
6. The Ancient Romans were responsible for significant
developments in housing and public hygiene, for example their
public and private baths and latrines, under-floor heating in the
form of the hypocaust, mica glazing and piped hot and cold water.
8. All Roman cities had at least one Thermae, a popular facility
for public bathing, exercising and socializing. Exercise might
include wrestling and weight-lifting, as well as swimming.
Romans did not wash with soap and water as we do now.
9. Roman architecture was often at its most beautiful and impressive
when adapted to the needs of Roman religion. The Pantheon in
Rome has survived structurally intact, it has been continuously
used for worship since it was built over 2000 years ago.
10. Many lighthouses were built
around the Mediterranean and
the coasts of the empire,
including the Tower of
Hercules at A Coruña in
northern Spain. The light would
have been provided by a fire at
the top of the structure.
11. Tile covered concrete quickly supplanted marble as the
primary building material and more daring buildings
soon followed with great pillars supporting broad arches
and domes rather than dense lines of columns suspending
flat architraves.
Roman architects perfected Roman concrete and used it
in buildings where it could stand on its own and support a
great deal of weight.
14. Dome of St. Peter's
Basilica in Romecrowned by a cupola.
A dome is an element
of architecture that resembles the
hollow upper half of a sphere.
Dome structures made of various
materials have a long
architectural lineage extending
into prehistory.
15. National Capitol Columns at the United
States National Arboretum in Washington,
D.C.
Column in architecture and
structural engineering is a
structural element that
transmits, through
compression, the weight of
the structure above to other
structural elements below.
16. Marble is a non-
foliated metamorphic
rock composed of
recrystallized
carbonate minerals,
most
commonly calcite or
dolomite.
17. Roman influences may be
found around us today,
in banks, government
buildings, even small houses,
perhaps in the form of a porch
with Doric columns and a
pediment or a mosaic shower
floor copied from an original
in Pompeii or Herculaneum.
mosaic
18. The mighty pillars, domes
and arches of Rome echo in
the New World too, where
in Washington DC not only
do we see the Capitol
Building, the White
House and the Lincoln
Memorial.United States Capitol
19. Lincoln Memorial
The Lincoln Memorial is an American
national monument built to honor the
16th President of the United
States,Abraham Lincoln.
White House
The White House is the official
residence and principal workplace of
the President of the United States.
20. I like about the housing because it is very
interesting and the vaults and arches, together
with a sound knowledge of building materials,
enabled them to achieve unprecedented successes
in the construction of imposing structures for
public use.
