Ancient Rome Arches
Erin Webb
What matriels? Who invetned it?
- Made out of stone
- Used for decoration
- Was named after someone
- http://www.mariamilani.com/ancient_rome/rome_building_arches.htm
- J. J. Winckelmann created arches
- http://www.romeartlover.it/Costroma.html
J. J. Winckelmann
He is one of the creators of the Arch.
Arch
This is an Ancient Roman Arch.
Stones and Rocks
This is used for the Arches.
When did they start building arches?
- started in 18 AD
- Through 19 AD
- http://www.ancient.eu.com/Triumphal_Arch/
Where would they be located?
- located in many places.
- mostly in Amphitheaters and Aqueducts
- http://www.mariamilani.com/ancient_rome/rome_building_arches.htm
Amphitheaters
This is were games or something was held. They would have Arches there. In honor of someone or something.
Aqueducts
This is where most of the Arches were found.
Another Picture.
Why Is Arches important?
- Made for famous people
- Made for rich people
- Made for goddess
Facts:
Some critics say that arches are the best thing made ever in architecture.