Constantine I, erected in c. 315 CE, stands in Rome and commemorates Roman Emperor Constantine’s victory over the Roman tyrant Maxentius on 28th October 312 CE at the battle of Milvian Bridge in Rome.” (Cartwright) It is unknown who the artist was you designed the monument. The Roman senate is said to have ordered the erection of the monument. The monument was made of bricks and marble. The Arch of Constantine is located in the city center of Rome, Italy. The Arch of Constantine is located next to the Colosseum on the western side. The Arch of Titus is located not too far from the Arch of Constantine. The Arch of Constantine is surround by three churches to its left. “The Arch of Constantine stands between the Roman Forum and the Colosseum …show more content…
There are quite a few similarities and differences between the two. Both structures took a couple years to construct. They both incorporate arches into the structure. The Arch in Saint Louis is one arch while the Arch of Constantine is three arches. Both were built in honor of an accomplishment. Both the Arch of Constantine and the Arch in Saint Louis were of massive size. The Arch of Constantine was the largest triumphal arch in Rome while the Arch in Saint Louis is the largest manmade arch in the world. Both monuments sit in a location within their cities that is easily accessible to the public. They both also have complex designs. One was made of heavy stone which took time to move and construct it plus with all the carvings required skilled labor and coordination. The other was made of steel and required skilled labor and coordination. After getting past the similarities we come to all the differences that there are between them. The Arch of Constantine was built to honor an Emperor because of a war he had won. The Arch in Saint Louis was built to honor the expansion of the United States from the Louisiana Purchase. The audiences of the two monuments were different because of what each monument stood for. The Arch of Constantine would be similar to a war memorial of present day. After the purpose, symbolism, and message we get to the appearance. One of the monuments was made of stone which is common for the time period and the other was made of stainless steel which would be common for its time period. The Arch in Saint Louis could not be made of stone because of the complex design involved in creating this structure. The Arch of Constantine could not be made of Stainless steel because it had not been developed. Another difference is the elaborate design on the Arch of Constantine while the Arch in Saint Louis is modern and clean. The sides were straight with no designs on them and
The arch is one of the most incredible feats or roman architecture. Arches we're useful becuase they were able to hold more weight and they used less materials to create. One famous arch in roman history is the Arch of Constantine. It is the largest standing roman arch. The Romans didn't just stop once they created the arch. This creation also sparked the idea of the dome. To create a dome its basically putting a bunch of arches together. We see domes and arches in many official buildings today. For example, the Capitol building in Washington
One of the most striking uses of architecture for glorification of a Roman emperor is the Arch of Titus. Built specifically upon the highest point of the Via Sacra, or Sacred Road, this arch is a lasting monument to the glorification of Titus. The Arch of Titus was built by Emperor Domitian to honor the capture and siege of Jerusalem by Titus and his apotheosis, or deification. This arch is an outstanding example of one of the most celebrated ways used by the Romans to express the honor and glory of their emperors.
While the Hagia Sophia and the Pantheon were built in and represent two different time periods and locations, they have some similar structural features as well as some resembling circumstances surrounding their prospective histories. Both of their unique construction is related to their different purposes and the symbolism behind the buildings. The Pantheon represents a time in which the Roman empire was booming with trade and commerce. There was a growing interest in art and sculpture as well as religion. There was also an emphasis on imperialism and the strength and power of the emperor. The transition from the Roman to the Byzantine empire took place under the emperor, Constantine and it happened around 330 C.E. He moved the capital from Rome to Byzantion and renamed the city Constantinople meaning the city of Constantine, which is modern day Istanbul. This was also a huge intersection in the east-west trade. He then changed the official religion of the empire to Christianity which created a major shift in structures, works of art, and lifestyle dynamics. The emperor was now seen as the head of the church, and in 391 C.E. all temples and forms of the pagan cult that dominated the Roman Empire were closed and banned.
The Romans architecture was heavily influenced by Greek Architecture, in the way of columns and stone (Cartwright). The Coliseum is the largest of their structures, and Coliseum-inspired structures can still be seen around the world through football stadiums, or soccer stadiums. The Romans Pantheon inspired the Capitol Building, as well. The Capitol Buildings similarities to the Pantheon are so close, that the ceilings even look the same. Arches and heavy use of columns are both influenced by the Romans as well (Cartwright). The Romans were excellent architectures, and a lot of their larger structures are still standing, so it’s no wonder that they could influence buildings even
The most obvious similarity would be that of the protruding domes the two buildings possess. While they do have similar shape, they are constructed differently according to the style of the area. The Pantheon, for example, consists of stone and concrete, as opposed to the Dome of the Rock, which consists of a gilded wooden dome. With a central diameter of 142 feet, the Pantheon is actually the world’s largest unsupported dome. The romans had to design it with certain weight releases, such as the numerous coffers and the central oculus, in order to keep the dome from collapsing on itself. Because of its shape, most of the weight is pushed down and around the circumference of the dome. To keep it supported, thick concrete walls inside of the
Constantine, who succeeded Diocletian, likewise governed half of the empire and kept the title dominus. To keep order in his region, he enforced brutal punishments such as cutting off hands of administrators who took bribes. Since the emperors controlled people’s choice of occupations, under Constantine, the sons of military veterans were forced to join the army. Constantine founded his ‘new Rome’ in the old city of Byzantium, Turkey and named it Constantinople after himself. Constantine ended the persecution of Christians; he also converted to Christianity. He and Licinius (co-emperor) instituted the Edict of Milan which allowed people freedom and protection to choose their own religion. Afterwards, he returned to Christians their property
comparing Greek and roman visual arts are hard to compare I decided to pick the temple of aphasia vs. Maison career. First a major point that shows a huge difference between those two artifacts is the pediment wherein the temple of aphasia there is no top there is one on the top of the Maison Carrie, second the columns, the columns in the temple of aphasia are in Doric order which is well known to be a Greek type of column, on the other side looking at the columns in in the mason career they are more of a composite type of columns linking it to the roman ages. Last but not least a huge way to determine which artifact is Greek and which is roman is the elements that each artifact consist of, were in elements of a Greek temple we have the stereo
Arch of Constantine- a triumphal arch in Rome, situated between the Colosseum and the Palatine Hill. It was erected by the Roman Senate to commemorate Constantine I's victory over Maxentius at the Battle of Milvian Bridge in 312.
Constantine brought about many changes in the empire. Here are some of the good changes which he made: “he abolished executions by crucifixion, he called a halt to the battles of gladiators as a punishment for crimes and in 321 he made Sunday a public holiday”, (Shelley, 100). Constantine tried to help the Christian church in many ways. He chose Christian men as his advisers. Constantine frequently used the word "Catholic" to describe the Church. The word Catholic means universal. Constantine wanted all men everywhere to embrace the Christian faith and he wanted Christians to be united together. He thought that Christianity was the one thing that could unite his empire and make it great. Nonetheless, at the age of 65 when death was approaching
While constructing both of these cathedrals there were sculptures created that represented narratives of theology and mysticism. Both were created for a place of worship that’s why sculptures and paintings of religious images were added. This showed a great respect for the belief in Christ and the surrounding believers.
It is important to look at the ancient buildings especially the Pantheon and Hagia Sophia microscopically, these will help us to find out about their similarities and differences as two ancient buildings transformed the architectural industry in Ancient Rome and Turkey. To start with, it is important to arrive at what the Pantheon and Hagia Sophia are;
The Arch of Titus was made in Rome. It was located on the highest point
Greek and Roman temples are very similar in structure, however they have their differences as well. Lets
After his father Constantius Chlorus died, Constantine the Great ruled the Roman Empire from 307 to 337 AD. When he gained the throne, Constantine led his military troops and conquered the eastern portion of Rome, which gained him the support of the Romans. Constantine created a long-lasting legacy by making Christianity the first official religion of Rome. Additionally, he created the gold coin which was used for thousands of years after his death. Constantine was an effective leader because he united Rome by conquering the eastern city, strengthened the empire by separating the military from the civil government which helped the empire economically, and he supported Christianity.
Il Pantheon (Pantheon) “pan” means all, “theon” means God. It is a preserved intact Roman Empire building, located in the centre of Rome, Italy. It was built in 27-25 BC by Marcus Agrippa, and Emperor Hadrian rebuilt it in 125 AD.