The Colosseum is located in Rome, Italy. It consists of four levels; each becoming shorter as it goes higher. Furthermore, the density of the walls decrease the higher you go in order to support the weight of the concrete. It is composed of four different orders; the Doric order is used in the first level, Ionic in the second, Corinthian in the third, and lastly, composite in the fourth level. The purpose of the building was to serve as an entertainment stadium and is based on the system of the round arch.
I decided to pick the Colosseum in my collection of paintings, sculptures, and buildings because it influenced the design and construction of many buildings throughout history, such as those from the renaissance because with each level, their height decreased. I also appreciate the fact that we can observe four different orders all in one building.
I decided to pick the Colosseum in my collection of paintings, sculptures, and buildings because it influenced the design and construction of many buildings throughout history, such as those from the renaissance because with each level, their height decreased. I also appreciate the fact that we can observe four different orders all in one building.
No comments:
Post a Comment