Ancient Roman Civilization 753B.C- 476 A.D Italy
Dec 28, 2015
Ancient Roman Civilization
753B.C- 476 A.D
Italy
Roman FactsAdmired the Greeks
goal of education was to become a great speaker (only the rich)
Inventions: the loom, eyeliner, pottery (earth fired), the potters wheel, the harp, soap,
candle, the catapult, paved roads and the battery were just some
Roman men and women
recognition of status was an essential part of Roman life.
Clothing =tunic or togaShoes= sandles with open toes
citizen, matron, curule magistrate, emperor, general, workman, slave
Roman portraits
The Greeks idolized beauty, but the Romans were a little different.
Romans were more concerned with functional art and realistic representation.
Roman Mosaics
Used as a way to express their ideas and feelings
Mosaics were found on walls, furniture, sidewalks, and other surfaces
Conveyed stories about people, places, events, and animals
Mosaics were made up of glass tiles called “tesserae”
Tiles were filled with “grout” or plaster
Lets look at some examples