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ARCH History Exam 1 (Imperial Rome))
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Architecture
Undergraduate 3
10/20/2011

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Major Architectural works in Imperial Rome: (5)
Definition
1. Imperial Fora (forum)
2. Basilica Ulpia (basilica)
3. Arch of Constantine (triumphal Arch)
4. Baths of Caracalla (thermae/bath)
5. Pantheon (temple)
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Roman Temples differ from Greek temples in their.. (3)
Definition
Axial orientation
use of engaged columns
use of podium
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The Imperial Fora:
time?
fact?
Definition
"Forum of the Emperor's"
built from 50 BC - 115 CE
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Trajans forum:
location?
architect?
time?
Definition
architect: Appollodorus of Damascus
location: in the Imperial Fora
time: 107 - 113 CE
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Basilica Ulpia facts: (4)
Definition
located inside of Trajans forum
used for law, commerce, buisness/trade, government
it is a columned basilica
example of the Exedra
Term
Trajans column:
Definition
inside Trajans forum
125' tall
commemerates victories in Dacian wars
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Ach of Constantine was built when?
Definition
315 CE
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Baths of Caracalla was built when?
Definition
212-216 CE
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Pantheon:
builder?
time?
Definition
builder: Emperor Hadrian
time: 118-128 CE
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Something to note about greek vs. roman. arch order...
Definition
Note: The Greeks created three Orders: Doric, Ionic, Corinthian. The Romans added two new Orders: Tuscan and Composite. The Romans also added a base to the Greek Doric column.
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