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Colosseum, Rome, Italy, exterior view, facade.
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Title
Colosseum
,
Rome
,
Italy
,
exterior
view
,
facade
.
Alternative Title
Flavian
Amphitheater
;
Amphiteatrum
Flavium
.
Date
70-80 CE?
Cultural Context
Ancient Roman
Roman
Italian
European
Western European
Style/Period
Roman (ancient Italian style)
Flavian
Early Imperial
Imperial (Roman)
Corinthian (architectural style)
Doric
Ionic
Tuscan (architectural style)
Theme
Architecture (object genre)
Amphitheaters (built works)
Theaters (buildings)
Open-air theaters
Arena theaters
Arenas
Stadiums
Sports buildings
Recreation buildings
Entertainment buildings
Buildings
Multistory buildings
Circular (shape)
Circular plan
Recreation
Games
Sports
Gladiators
Ruins
Archaeological sites
Eye-level views
Exterior views
Façades
Exterior walls
Walls
Architectural elements
Vaults (structural elements)
Barrel vaults
Corridors
Arches
Arcades (structural assemblies)
Architectural orders
Doric order
Tuscan order
Ionic order
Corinthian order
Pilasters
Columns (architectural elements)
Engaged columns
Half columns
Openings (architectural elements)
Cornices
Subject
Architecture
Amphitheaters
Theaters
Open-air theaters
Stadiums
Sports & recreation facilities
Social & civic facilities
Cultural facilities
Buildings
Circular buildings
Sports
Recreation
Games
Contests
Entertainment
Gladiators
Ruins
Archaeological sites
Facades
Architectural elements
Structural elements
Walls
Vaults (Architecture)
Passageways
Arches
Arcades (Architectural components)
Architectural orders
Doric order
Tuscan order
Ionic order
Corinthian order
Pilasters
Columns
Cornices
Location Depicted
Rome (Italy)
Italy
Material
Concrete
Travertine
Marble (rock)
Rock
Stone (rock)
Limestone
Tufa
Brick (clay product)
Clay
Measurements
Exterior travertine shell: approx. 160 ft high
Work Type
Architecture
Buildings
Theaters
Amphitheaters
Open-air theaters
Archaeological sites
Ruins
Source
Kleiner, Fred S., and Christin J. Mamiya. Gardner's Art Through the Ages. 12th ed. Belmont, CA: Thomson/Wadsworth, 2005. (fig. 10-34 bottom, p.271)
Rights
Photo credit/reproduced in Kleiner courtesy: Roy Rainford/Robert Harding Picture Library.
Digital Publisher
University of Louisville Department of Fine Arts/Allen R. Hite Art Institute Visual Resources Center
Format
image/jpeg
Digital File Name
VRC
885-10.jpg
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