Art in FocusChapter 9:
Roman ArtWeb Links
| Rome Reconstructed | | Computer-generated reconstructions of ancient Rome show how various structures may have looked when Romans inhabited them. Move through the spaces for yourself. Imagine you are a reporter who has traveled back in time. What will you tell your readers about your experiences in ancient Rome?
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http://www.taisei.co.jp/cg_e/ancient_world/rome/arome.html
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| Great Buildings of Rome | | This site presents a number of important Roman buildings and other structures with accompanying descriptions. You can study the Pantheon, Hadrian's Villa, and the Library at Ephesus. If you were a Roman emperor, what type of building would you have built? Create a picture using architectural elements and details that you find on this site-and describe its use.
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http://www.greatbuildings.com/gbc/gbc_types/styles/roman.html
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| Roman Art and History | | This site provides a look at Roman sculpture, painting, and decorated vessels presented in the context of Greek and Roman history and culture. Choose several objects that you find on this site and describe how they might have been used and what importance they held in Ancient Roman culture.
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http://www.metmuseum.org/collections/department.asp?dep=13
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