Roman Architecture

Roman Architecture

After watching the video “Elements of Roman Architecture” (9 mins.) at: http://www.sophia.org/tutorials/elements-of-roman-...

complete the following:

1. Identify and define at least 2 key terms in Roman Architecture.

2. Define the importance of the invention of concrete historically.

3. Identify examples of Roman architecture that use concrete.

4. Describe how Roman Emperors commissioned public works projects as a way of gaining popularity.

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RULES FROM PROFESSOR

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Your post is 2 paragraphs (each paragraph must be a minimum of 5 sentences.)

Your post directly references the assigned reading only (no googling the topic and copying what you find)

You write clearly with appropriate tone and grammar.

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Solution Preview

Concrete, as used and explained in the video, concrete is a mixture of cement and crushed stone used for construction purposes. On the other hand, an amphitheater was one of the Roman construction masterpieces…