The Colosseum: An Analysis of its Political, Ethical, Aesthetic, and Immediate Surrounding Contexts

The Colosseum, 1st
century, Rome, Italy

Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
MAIN BODY ..................................................................................................................................1
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................12
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................13

INTRODUCTION
The Colosseum is in Rome, Italy and is situated in centre of the city, it is an oval
amphitheatre. It is termed as the astronomical amphitheatre which is ancient ever built and the
amphitheatre which is standing even today across the globe. The development of this building
started under the emperor Vespasian in 72 AD and was accomplished in 80 AD under his
successor and heir. The structure of the Colosseum is still reasoned as one of the contemporary
stadiums as it has a unique style. In ancient times, Roman stadiums were formed from the
stadiums of Greek even though some differences were discovered in both the model of
architecture. The ancient Greek stadium was created in the shape of U. The Colosseum is made
of volcanic rock, travertine limestone and other brick faced concrete (Carlotto, Mark, 2022). It
can hold atleast 65,000 audience and hold estimated around 50,000 to 80,000 viewers at several
points of time in history. The building was utilised for entertainment purposes in the early
medieval era. Later, it was re-occupied for purposes of workshops, lodging, religious events etc.
The Colosseum is still considered as an painting symbol of Rome and is termed as the most
touristy attractions. It is been seen as the variant of Italian of the coin of five-cent euro.
This essay highlights the contexts of political, ethical, aesthetic and immediate
surrounding context of The Colosseum. It assess how the building is influenced by its historical
context as well as how The Colosseum can be understood as an example of certain architectural
movement.
MAIN BODY
The structure of The Colosseum can be take as an prominent example of Unique Roman
architectural styles. In early period of 2nd century BC, the new style of architectural was started
to get more popularity than the amphitheatres of traditional model. In the 2nd century, more
audiences were audiences were attracted towards Roman amphitheatres. Thus, new designs were
linked together of oval and square shapes (Castro and Francisca, 2021). Hence, it is assessed that
The Colosseum was influenced by Roman and Greek styles of architecture. Even though the
design was initially based on Greek architecture, the stadium was later transformed as per the
different needs of Roman society.
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The construction of the Colosseum started in 72 AD on site which was at one time a lake
and flora of Emperor Nero's house of golden. This was being knackered and a caution was taken
against suspected damage from earthquake thus foundation of concrete 6 meters shallow were
put down. Structure was being undertake to rejuvenate Rome to its prior honour to the disruption
of the latest war of civil. The amphitheatre of Flavian agapes for businesses in the reign of Titus
which was finally finished in historic period of other son Domitian. Processed structure was
something no one has seen earlier and is located between broad valley of adjoining the Esquiline,
Caelian hills as well as Palatine which dominated the city (de Magalhães and Marcelo José da
Silva, 2020). The Colosseum is considered as the biggest building of its type which had multiple
features such as it has four stories, a 45 metres height, an oval arena around 87 metres, a awning
roofed canvas and capacity of large number of spectators at one time. The amphitheatre was
primarily made-up from domestically acquired stones with micro connected distal brick walls
with volcanic and concrete stones. The big filler of the theatre was considered as the popular
name of Colosso and likely to seen as remark to colossal specious bronze statue of Nero which is
presented outside the theatre.
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