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SLIDE # 2 The fancy Roman buildings were influenced by the Etruscans. Everything from the buildings design, from arches, to the cement used to make the buildings. Almost everything involving architecture was influenced by the Etruscans. The building was made from concrete, a mix created by the Etruscans. The arches found in so many roman buildings were also influenced the Etruscans. Most of all Roman buildings were influenced by the Etruscans.

SLIDE # 3 There were three kinds of Roman Columns, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian. The Doric style was the cheapest and most basic column that could be made. It would not be found on elaborate palaces, or magnificent temples, but would rather be found on small buildings that are not as important. The Ionic columns were more advanced than the Doric, but not as advanced as Corinthian. These may be found on buildings such as baths or fancy houses. The Corinthian columns however were extremely elaborate. These were expensive to carve, and usually found on places with extreme importance to the Romans.

SLIDE # 4 Nearly all Roman buildings were made of cement. They were taught to make this "cement mix" by the Etruscans. This mix was made from water, limestone, sand, and stones. The Romans loved the cement because they felt as though it made the building flow, instead of it being made from hard cornered stone and brick. The concrete would be poured into wooden frames that could be used multiple times. After the frame was removed, the concrete would be covered with marble tiles or painted with stucco for decoration.

SLIDE # 5 Arches, adopted from the Etruscans, were used to support heavy buildings, act as doorways or windows, and appeal to the citzens of rome. These magnificent pieces lead into many things such as bridges, pathways, domes, and aqueducts. Domes were not used very often in Roman architecture but where they were used they were magnificent. Temples were usually the only structures built with domes because only domes could give the space needed for religous statues and ceremonies. An example of a Roman dome is the Pantheon, which was the largest dome built. The Pantheon is a dedicated temple to "all Gods" and has many different levels of walls inside.

SLIDE # 6 Aqueducts were structures made for moving water from on place to another. The Roman had the most advanced aqueducts of their time. The roman aqueducts made use of the arch extremely well. This is why the aqueducts were so strong and are still standing today.This is Pont du Gard aqueduct near Nîmes, France. IT was built by the Romans in 19 BC. It is composed of three tiers of arches and is about 160 feet high. It is one of the Romans most famous aqueducts.

 Slide # 7 The Roman Empire built many large and useful public buildings for their people. Large bath houses were constructed in towns and cities all over the empire. These were basically pools surrounded by a house but the roof didn’t stretch over the pool. Columns and statues surrounded the pools for decoration and held up the roof and walls. Emperors began to build amphitheaters for the entertainment of the public masses. These amphitheatres include one of the most well-known Roman buildings, the Coliseum. The Coliseum was a round large structure with an open field in the middle and was used for entertainment purposes. On the inside, rows of stone benches surround the field. On the outside 3 tiers of arches hold up the structure. This is the foundation for modern day sports stadiums. The arches of the Coliseum are held up with columns, the first tier is Doric, the 2nd Ionic, and the last Corinthian. This is a representation of most Roman amphitheatres. Emperors also constructed numerous temples to honor the multiple deities the Romans worshipped. The Pantheon is the most famous of these temples. The temples are some of the few structures are built with domes. They are built with domes because the domes allow more space for ceremonies and religious statues and decoration. The temples were also ornately decorated on the inside with marble tiles and ornate decorations.

Slide # 8 Roman architectural ingenuity even extended to housing. The Roman’s created large multi-story buildings similar to apartment complexes that could accommodate many people. They also discovered a method of in-floor heating called hypocaust. The apartment buildings, called insulae, had a flaw however. So many people living in one space made all the residents more prone to disease and fires were more likely to happen, not to mention thieves and footpads. The wealthier class of people enjoyed life in a villa. These were generally large manor-houses in the country that were either close to Rome for political reasons or far away and used for farms and retreats. These buildings were very spacious and open to air and light. 