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The document presents an overview of Roman civilization from an architectural perspective, highlighting the blend of Greek and Etruscan influences, and the emphasis on functionality and durability. It discusses key construction techniques, notable structures like the Colosseum and Pantheon, and the impact of Roman urban planning on modern architecture. The conclusion emphasizes the lasting legacy of Roman innovations in design and engineering.

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Roman

The document presents an overview of Roman civilization from an architectural perspective, highlighting the blend of Greek and Etruscan influences, and the emphasis on functionality and durability. It discusses key construction techniques, notable structures like the Colosseum and Pantheon, and the impact of Roman urban planning on modern architecture. The conclusion emphasizes the lasting legacy of Roman innovations in design and engineering.

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ROMAN

CIVILIZATION
Title: Roman Civilization
– An Architectural
Perspective Subtitle:

Understanding the Design


Legacy of Ancient Rome
Presented by: HITEN BANSAL

2
Introduction to Roman Architecture
• Blend of Greek and Etruscan influences
• Emphasis on functionality, monumentality, and
durability
• Use of arches, vaults, domes, and concrete

Presentation title 3
MATERIAL AND CONSTRUCTION
TECHNIQUES

•Bricks and stones: Used in public buildings


• Concrete: Revolutionized construction
• Pozzolana (volcanic ash): Key ingredient in Roman
concrete
• Mastery in arch, barrel vault, and groin vault systems
Key
Architectural
Elements
• Arches & Vaults: Distributed weight
efficiently
• Domes: Allowed large open spaces (e.g.,
Pantheon)
• Columns: Mostly Corinthian, adapted from
Greek styles
• Roman Orders: Tuscan, Composite styles

5
Urban Planning

• Grid planning (inspired by Greek


Hippodamian plan)
• Forums, basilicas, baths, temples,
amphitheaters, aqueducts
• Roads connecting entire empire: “All
roads lead to Rome”

6
•Renaissance and Neoclassical sty les
Influence on
•Use of domes in churches, capitals in Modern
civ ic building s
Architecture
•Principles of planning and proportion
still used today

Presentation title 7
Notable Structures

•Colosseum: Amphitheater, use of arches & vaults


•Pantheon: Largest unreinforced dome, oculus
•Basilica of Maxentius: Massive scale, barrel vaults
•Aqueducts: Engineering marvels, carried water
across miles

Presentation title 8
Residential Architecture

• Domus: Rich Roman homes with atrium and


peristyle

• Insulae: Multi-storey apartments for the poor

• Interior courtyards, mosaics, frescoes

Presentation title 9
Conclusion

•Roman architecture combined aesthetics


with engineering
•Their innovations continue to inspire
modern design
•A civilization that shaped the built
environment of the West
Presentation title 10
Thank you
NAME : HITEN BANSAL
ROLL : 2415991034
SEM : 2

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