Cyber Day; Post 18
After a deep analysis of the social classes within Rome, as well as a comparison to those of Greece, we were directed to research Roman Architecture, one of my favorite subjects within our Ancient Studies. More specifically, we were to find one image of a Roman Structure then describe it. Mr. Schick made it clear that it shouldn't be the Roman Colosseum, something in which many classmates would likely post. In the following work, there will be a photo, use, location, history, and personal analysis of a specific Roman Structure, The Baths of Diocletian:
Photo:
Shown above is The Baths of Diocletian.
Location:
The Baths of Diocletian is located on the Viminal, the lowest of Rome's seven hills within that region in Rome. It was important that it could be accessible (more on that soon); hence, it was to be placed in between two very populous groups of Rome, the Esquilines and the Quirinals.
Usage:
As the name implies, The Baths of Diocletian were exactly that, Baths! Not only were they baths in which would be accessible to the public, but they offered a place in which the populous of Rome could indulge in the pleasures of life (relaxing, swimming, reading, exercising, etc.). For the most part, those who took pleasure in The Baths of Diocletian (or any Public Roman Baths) were Plebians, for they couldn't afford private bathing in around their own residence.
History:
While The Baths of Diocletian didn't open until 306 A.D., plenty of Baths (on a smaller scale) had been constructed throughout Rome and parts of Europe (England, specifically). Most baths within Rome remained functional (and very useful) up until 537 A.D. when Goths cut off the water supply that the Public Baths (most notably The Baths of Diocletian) relied on. As of recently, after thousands of years of slow destruction from natural causes, renovations have been done to numerous roman structures, including some public bathing spaces. Today, this massive structure serves three roles in different sections of the building: Basilica, Church (Smaller), and The National Roman Museum.
Personal Analysis:
Similar to Texas, everything seems bigger in Rome. From their Public Baths to their theaters, almost all of their construction seems to have been done with an intent to make it large. In comparison to our Greek architecture studies, I find that the meticulous detail and size in which the Roman structures consisted of somewhat neater than that of Greece's. What's likely the neatest aspect of Roman Architecture is its diversity; from the research I compiled from Greece, everything seemed uniform under a certain colored marble stone. Whereas with Rome, their structures vary with colors, and especially design, based largely on the incredible open layout of the Baths (for example, The Baths of Diocletian). Simply put, I'm fascinated by the Roman Construction, Design (implementation), and Architecture (strategy) and I look forward to doing further research on this in-depth study.
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With that said, I conclude my May 1st Cyber Day Post; Till next time! Stay Safe!
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