Roman Art
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taylorlover1096 on November 3, 2011
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 *Rulers*Government/State | Roman art was based on ________ |
| The Roman Arch | a curved structural member spanning an opening or recess. |
| Keystone | the center stone. |
| Arcade | a row of arches. |
| Barrel Vault | the simplest form of a vault consisting of a continuous surface of semicircular or pointed sections. |
| Groin Vault | 2 barrel vaults that cross at an angle. |
| Aqueduct | Latin for ducere. Means "to lead." |
| *Forums *Domestic Houses *Basilicas or Temples *Public Baths *The Coliseum *The Circus Maximus | the 6 main types of Roman Buildings. |
| The Pantheon | the most famous building in Rome dedicated to the planetary Gods. |
| The Oculus | Latin for "eye". The Circular opening at the top of a dome. |
| Coliseum | an enormous Amphitheater built for public events such as gladiator games, animal hunts, and navel battles. |
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