What forms and building materials are specifically Roman

prepare for this activity, do the following:

• Read the text and choose a building that you feel incorporates elements from the Greek architectural orders, as well as arched forms that are typically Roman.
• You may want to look into outside sources to research the building further.

When writing your initial post, consider the following:

• Identify your building.  What was its purpose?
• What design elements originated with the Greek architectural orders?  Did the Roman architect alter the Greek elements in any way? If so, how?
• What forms and building materials are specifically Roman?
• What were the advantages of the Roman engineering?  How did the Roman architectural forms lend themselves to large scale building?

In your responses, comment on a classmate’s analysis.  Is there anything you would add to their analysis? Why or why not? There is plenty to note in these typically complex structures, and more observations will give us a more complete picture.