The Domus Aurea, Golden House of Nero In AD 64, Nero set fire to the city of Rome. The exact reasons he did it are not fully known. It is thought that he partly did for poetic or artistic purposes, or for the purpose of clearing away a city that had currently dissatisfied him. In its place however he did rebuild a better Rome, for the most part that is. A large portion, and arguably too large of a portion, was expropriated for the use of his own residence to be called the Domus Aurea. This is translated:
originally given the more formal name of Domus Aurea, and was and still is considered one of the most extravagant projects ever ordered by a Roman emperor to be created. The most significant and majestic feature of the Domus Aurea is the Esquiline wing, or the main palace, located about two hundred meters northeast of the Coliseum, formally known as the Flavian Amphitheater. After the fires of 104 AD, Trajan had his engineers fill in the Esquiline wing of the Domus Aurea so as to secure the elevated terrace
The sport I love: soccer. Not many think of anything significant when they hear the word soccer. And if they do, they just think of the sport, nothing special associated with it. Well, for me, that’s not the case. Soccer has taught me that it’s more than a sport, more than just kicking a ball around. I never really thought much of playing sports when I was younger, that was until I switched schools back in 3rd grade. My best friend Sarah finally convinced me to go to St. Alfred. She has
Learning from Mistakes One day that I will probably never forget is the day that I had to play Jonathan Walker. He was easily the best table tennis player in our school and he had even been offered to play on the National Junior team. I remember the match as if it was yesterday. It was the time of year when competition smelled thick in the air and everyone was excited about Inter-House Sports. I was particularly involved in Tennis and Chess but I was really excited about Table Tennis as I had
The Colosseum The Colosseum is the largest amphitheater in the world. It is at the center of Rome in Italy. Some people call it the Coliseum while others call it the Flavian Amphitheatre. The name, “Flavian Amphitheatre”, was derived from Flavian dynasty, who oversaw the construction of the amphitheater from sand and concrete into a large oval shaped structure as it is seen today. The Flavian dynasty refers to the three emperors of Rome who reigned between 69 CE and 96CE. They were Vespasian, Titus
Situated in the center of Rome for nearly 2 millenniums, the Colosseum is a remarkable example of the power, genius and ruthlessness of the Roman Empire. Built solely for the purpose of entertaining the public in the most brutal way, the building illustrates the unscrupulous nature of the Ancient Roman culture and stands as an immortal representation of the time period. It is an undoubtedly unique architectural monument and engineering achievement second to none, combining the advanced Roman building
Quod natum est Imperii In 27 B.C. The Roman Republic fell into disarray, in its wake, the great-nephew of Julius Caesar, Octavian. Later named Augustus when he became emperor, he would become the leader of the greatest empire ever built. This began the Pax Romana, the “Roman Peace”, and an empire was born. A period of turmoil and strife was being dissolved; peace and prosperity began to surge through the veins of Rome. Little did they know these veins would once again clot in the years ahead.
Christ himself. The Catholics by the virtue of their martyrdom and their lives in all of the extinction of the Roman Empire, where they were persecuted and executed at the Circus Maximus, The Roman Coliseum at the Caracalla, and even inside of the Domus Aurea (Nero’s Palace). Those martyrs who lost their lives from th... ... middle of paper ... ...rongs. From that perspective, we must understand more clear of why we asked them to pray in our favor. Although the word “Saint” is used in reference to
respected dimensions of 189 meters by 156 meters, the name is only fitting for this enormous structure (Claridge 1998). Vespasian; the Roman emperor ruling at the time, had commenced its construction in approximately 69 AD near the lake of Nero’s Domus Aurea which took approximately ten years to complete (Claridge 1998). This was a remarkably rapid construction, considering the limited technology that the Romans had access to. The name of the architect remains unknown; however, by vigilant analysis
Though early Christian art has been put into its own category, the influence of previous periods of art is observable within the various works. Artists adapted the styles and techniques of the older civilizations that they were familiar with to the ideologies that surrounded the new religion. This observation further proves that nothing can be considered completely original, and highlights the importance of allowing oneself to be inspired by those that came before the current time period. The old
philosopher seneca, a man who would continue advising Nero into his reign even writing the proclamation explaining why Nero killed his mother. The newly adopted son would later take the hand of his step He started work on a new palace called the Domus Aurea , which was said, at the entranceway to have included a 120 foot long column that contained a statue of him. Not all of Nero's dealings throughout the empire ended in violence. In A.D. 66, Nero, a lover of Greek culture, embarked on a trip to Greece
The Roman Empire was one of the foremost powers in the ancient world, a grand civilization that held dominion over its land for roughly five hundred years until its decline in 476AD. During their reign, many Roman buildings were constructed around their empire, in colonies such as Africa, France, and Syria. Many of these constructions were amphitheatres. An amphitheatre is an open-air arena for the entertainment of the audience, for executions and performances. Named for its shape (that of two
History of Architecture - Discuss and compare the interaction of nationalism and building style in three buildings or periods. What is the role of innovation and or appropriation in the representation of national identity and political ideology? Throughout history, architecture has been employed in the service of politics, as symbols of the state. Architecture is therefore shaped by the national traditions in the pursuit of projects of identity, modernity, power, and prestige. A building is not
Lucius Tarquinius Priscus reigned from 616 to 578 B.C. and was the fifth king. According to legend, he was born in Etruria and wasn’t royal blood at all. He moved to Rome and became wonderful friends with King Ancus Marcius, who made him the guardian of his children. When the king died, Priscus was elected king and built many monuments and the Temple of Jupiter. His son, Lucius Tarquinius Superbus, reigned from 534 – 310 B.C. and the last of the Seven Legendary Kings. Superbus was a tyrant who took
Nero’s infatuation with building and acting was the mark of a man that exploited his role of emperor to pursue his passions and desires. It is possible that the ancient sources had sensationalised aspects of Nero’s life. However, the way his eccentricities were documented and seemingly affected his reign will be discussed. It will be argued that Nero was much more than an extravagant fantasist but an astute individual that used his power for his own gain. Yet, when analysing Nero’s decline it can
Emperor Nero, infamously known as one of the most malevolent, oppressive, and tyrannical leader throughout history, was the last ruler of the Julio-Claudian Dynasty. He was born outside Rome in Antium and his mother married his great uncle, Emperor Claudius, in order for her son to be the next Emperor of Rome. It wasn’t apparent that her son was to become one of the most feared and cruel leaders in Roman history from 54 CE to 68 CE. By examining his achievements and failures as an emperor, his influences
Furthering his impressive resume, Augustus played a significant role in religion during the Roman Empire, being appointed The High Priest of The Ancient Roman College of Priests. He was held in such prestigious regard, for trying to reconstruct the priesthoods. This made Augustus the leader of the Roman Empire, as well a religious leader. He worried about the decline in of gods in Rome and the decline of the Roman Family and Virtue. With that being said, he reintroduced past ceremonies and festivals