Introduction
The Roman villa of the Casale is located in Southern Sicily. It is four kilometers from Piazza Armerina, and is stretched upon bare hills. Straight ahead is the Nociara River, and behind it is abundant amounts of land that was suitable for growing crops. This villa was built from the late third century to the early fourth century. Archaeologists still have yet to figure out the owner of this Roman villa and its purpose and function for it, making it one of the most significant and unique archaeological sites discovered. Three factors that make this site significant and unique is its architecture, society, and craft production. The villa helped archaeologist learn about the society, architecture, and craft production of the Late
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It is greatly significant due to its historical and social characteristics. Despite archaeologists not aware of the owner, builders, and the purpose of this villa, we have learned many important matters about this ancient site. Historically, we learned about the architecture of the villa, and the materials that were used and how it was designed. We also learned about the material culture, like ceramics, that was significantly used and its purposes for it. Finally, we learned about the society of the villa and activities people were involved in. These points correspond to life in the villa because we’re able to recognize the characteristics of the people who lived in the villa, the types of activities and entertainments they partook in, and the materials they used and what it was used for. This site supports the subject matter of the social stratification of a city, which we’ve learned about in this course. The Roman villa of Casale is located in the Piazza Armerina, and it follows the key characteristics of a city, namely its system of organization. This villa is part of a hierarchy, in which people are ranked above one another, based on their social status. This is evident in the mosaics, which show people engaging in activities that was participated by elite people, such as hunting big game and physical activities like sports. It is also evident in the ceramics, the people of high status had ceramics that was hade more decorations and detail, while the people of lower statuses had plain ceramics that didn’t any decorations or designs. According to the materials in this course, archaeology is the study of material remains, otherwise known as artifacts, which gives us an understanding into past human societies, and the Roman villa of Casale, an ancient archaeological site goes with that description. It is an ancient site that existed in the fourth century, had
Andrea Palladio was born in 1508A.D. in Italy. At a very young age he became a stone mason, however his journey into architecture began when he met Gian Giorgio Trissino who immediately saw ability in him and decided to mentor Palladio. Trissino combined a study of classical architecture with architecture of the time, all the while allowing Palladio room to develop a style of his own. In time Palladio was constructing villas through out the country side of Italy, in all he constructed 30 villas, 18 of which are still standing today. Perhaps Palladio’s most famous work was the Villa Rotondra or La Rotondra which was started around 1565 and took approximately 4 years to build and was greatly inspired by the Pantheon in Rome. It is interesting to note that la Rotondra is different from Palladio’s other villas in a number of ways, and it is evident that these differences help distinguish it from the rest. The main differences between Palladio’s Rotondra and his other work are, The Rotonda is set on a hilltop, it is located near a...
...k of the former mayors of the town, the same priest Ariceaga promoted the construction of a formal, same Chapel began in 1730 and was completed in 1747; and from 1748 mass, the doctrine to children and the Feast was celebrated in it. In 1753 the chapel consisted of 26 meters long and 8 wide. It had all the ornaments and the implements necessary to celebrate the mass, and had sacristy, House and cemetery, with a length of 17 meters by almost 9 of bandwidth. The introduction of the railway affected the whole of the main square and the appearance of the temple, and in 1955 was covered the facade original; soon after stood up a fence on the edge of the sidewalk and the temple was isolated. In 1961 it was erected in a Vicariate and in 1965 it was given the shape it has today, after being constructed the façade and the gateway to the East; in 1976 he erected in parish.
This sculpture of Adam by Lombardo shows the true craftsmanship and skill of sculptors in the 15th century. It stimulated my curiosity because of its realism and the important religious story that it depicted. After examining this sculpture I was encouraged to explore similar works throughout the museum. I also enjoy the variety of art found at the Metropolitan and plan to you to visit again to wander through the galleries that I may have just passed by.
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Nearly two millenniums ago a massive eruption rocked the Roman city of Pompeii, destroying buildings and coating the town in deep layers of volcanic ash. Fortunately, this same ash served as a tool for preservation and has allowed archaeologists to discover the remains of various types of Pompeii’s art. The values, beliefs, and daily workings of Roman culture have been brought to new light through the paintings, mosaics, statues and other forms of art found in the lost city of Pompeii.
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The social conditions that contributed to the style of the Baroque are of particular importance, as well. During these years, it was very common for the rulers of that time to hold absolute power over their people. Some will call it the “age of absolutism”. Because of this, many common people never really experienced the benefits of this era. This was reserved for the wealthy and well-connected in that society. The politics of the day were driven b...
The city of Rome delivers rich culture, influential architecture, and beautiful scenery that collectively demonstrate a course of great history and a prominent civilization. There are various structures from Imperial Rome that are highly recognized and mentioned within artistic research. Some examples include the Pantheon, Basilica Ulpia, Flavian Amphitheater, Arch of Titus, and Column of Trajan. Also referred to as Trajan’s Column, the iconic sculpture retains a prestigious appearance as it’s shown with characteristics of empowering height and intricate detail (Fig. 1). When analyzing such a remarkable piece of artwork one should consider the different elements that pertain to the subject matter and historical context. With that in mind, this paper presents the argument that the column is not only a portrayal of the Dacian Wars but also a funerary monument, paradigm of military inspiration, and tribute to Trajan’s reign.
Roman open-air museum Hechingen –Stein is a roman villa in Germany with a virtual museum online (http://www.villa-rustica.de/info/kontakte.html). The museum features rooms furnished and decorated as it would have looked like in ancient times. The rooms also display original finds when the villa was discovered. A virtual tour on the website shows an aerial view of the villa, giving guests a feel of the size of the villa. A guided online tour takes guests on 27 different stops through the villa. There is also a video on the villa for guests who ...
The aim of this essay is to show that between Ancient Times and Modern Times the form of housing, as in a structure providing shelter, has not changed but the design and features aspect of housing has been changed by technology. The examples of Athens from 500BCE – 400BCE, Paris from 1850-1900 and Chicago from 1900-1930 have been chosen and a time period allocated to each geographical area which will give clarity to the argument and supporting evidence as there are a number of important technologies to be considered which impacted on the social, political and economic environments. In Athens I will pay particular attention to the study of houses within the polis, in Paris attention to tenement housing and in Chicago I will be looking at pre-fabricated houses. Using sources predominately from course...
“The Temple [of The Sagrada Família] grows slowly, but this has always been the case with everything destined to have a long life. Hundred-year-old oak trees take many years to grow tall; on the other hand, reeds grow quickly, but in autumn the wind knocks them down and there is no more to be said"1. These words, spoken by Antoni Gaudi about his life-long work, Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família, are a means to justify the extremely long time needed for the construction of the Sagrada Família, while referencing the themes and structural concepts he borrowed from nature in his designs. While this logical explanation may give comfort to some, others doubt the temple’s eventual completion, as its construction has just passed 123 years, with roughly half of the temple completed.1 Although churches and cathedrals have always endured long periods of construction, the plan set forth by Gaudi is of such an elaborate nature as to set the temple in a league of its own. The drive of Gaudi and others involved in the project are very representative of the Catalan people. Catalonia, and specifically Barcelona, has historically been a successful and prosperous region in Western Europe, a leader in politics and trade, but lost much of its importance and independence in modern times. Catalan nationality persevered, and Barcelona sought ways to reaffirm their identity and show the world it is a city rich with life and culture. While many projects would follow, perhaps the best example of this desire to show the world the worth of Catalonia is embodied in the Sagrada Família. The grand magnitude and elaborate attention to detail involved in the construction of the Sagrada Família are a clear portrayal of the ideal of Catalan pride.
This work of art analyzed in this essay is a depiction of a rural landscape and a country lifestyle as shown in the painting. The image details a long, yellow, grassy plains and in the distance are three houses. Painted on a canvas horizontally, the scene details a countryside that emits a desolate, yet hopeful mood. The artwork is a two-dimensional, which has its limitations, having fewer points of perspective and planes which could better express the ideas of the artist. The piece of art visibly portrays and simplifies a view of the rural setting by combining meaning and