What do you believe the Colosseum reveals about the Romans at the time it was created?

Question

Include the following in your answer:

the reason(s) you believe it was created and why (spiritual, historical, moral, propaganda, or beauty)

the art elements you feel the site possesses and why (line, shape, space, texture, color, or value); and

the art principles you feel the site possesses why (balance, emphasis, harmony, variety, movement, rhythm, or proportion).

Answer 1

They were well aware of the importance of mass manipulation.

Answer 2

Hey I go to Rome next weekend and I will be sure to ask.. don't know when your report is due, but you may want to actually research it yourself (unless you're willing to wait until I get back or if someone else is willing to tell you all of this)

  Until then, start here: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&rls=c...

Answer 3

1) why created: for gladiatorial fights, and it shows that the Romans were entertained by blood and gore

2) art elements:

a. symmetry and order(repetition of arches)-->this was important to the Romans whose values included practicality, logic and simplicity. There is also heavy greek influence.

b. vertical movement/lines from the columns- almost as if pointing toward the heavens/Gods