ART 155 Lecture Notes - Lecture 23: Barrel Vault, Pseudoperipteral, Roman Republic
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Romulus and remus- the foundation of roman history. Pseudoperipteral- looks like columns all the way around but they don"t function the same way as the greek columns. Vault- an arch, learned how to pour concrete in half circles. Barrel vault- an arch, pouring concrete in arch open on two ends, one arch after another. Tesserae- teeth like forms that stay very stable. Atmospheric perspective- things that are closer" are darker and more in focus and things that are further" are lighter in color and kinda fuzzy. Foundation of rome: april 21, 753 bc. Foundation of the roman republic: 509 bc. Trojan prince who"s forced to leave troy. The king at the time was insecure of them taking over his position. The she wolf found them and instead of killing them like an animal she helps them. Found by a shepherd who raises them. Kill their old family and resettle in rome. God who controlled the flow of river.
