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5-4-1/6-2-2 Discussion:
The Ancient World.
The Roman Empire.
Artifact:
The Roman Colosseum (also known as
the Flavian Amphitheatre because the Flavian Dynasty ruled during this time and was
responsible for building the Colosseum of behalf of the citizens of Rome). This large
Amphitheatre was constructed during the Roman Empire (completed in 80 AD) in the heart of
Rome, Italy, and I believe it was created for
entertainment for the citizens of Rome.
It is about
615 feet by 510 and built of stone and concrete and was the largest of its kind during the Roman
Empire.
Seating more than 50,000, the seating was designed in order of social status, for
example, there was an Emperor’s Box, seating for political and important officials, citizens (by
gender), soldiers, and slaves.
There were even trap doors, and a west entrance, called the Gate of
Death, where the dead were carried out.
I believe the creation of the Roman Colosseum was indicative of the culture and values of this
era. They had an interest in watching sporting events (chariot races and equestrian events), wild
animal fights, executions, celebrations, and gladiator combats and this was a way to express their
interests.
One of the most popular events at the Colosseum and in Roman Culture was gladiator
games (for example, slaves or criminals battling it out in front of an audience as a form of
entertainment and as a means for freedom, honor, and acceptance).
As many cultures express themselves through artifacts, I believe this was indicative in the
creation of the Roman Colosseum. The Roman Culture was known for its architecture, large
monuments and arenas, sports and entertainment, and its political and social structures.
The Middle Ages. The Medieval Times.
Artifact:
Notre-Dame-de-Paris (Notre Dame
Cathedral located in Paris, France)
The cultures and values of this era were representative of a class system (kings, queens, peasants,
serfs), the rising power of the Catholic Church and the growth of Islam (Holy Crusades).
During
the Middle Ages, churches and cathedrals were characteristic of this era.
One of the most
famous and oldest cathedrals constructed in this era was the Notre Dame de Paris (Our Lady of
Paris).
Initiated by Bishop Maurice de Sully, I believe he had it built to express his pride of the
Catholic Church and to honor the importance of the Church in Paris, and had it created as a place
of worship, to use for meeting places, secular reasons, and mass. Additionally, Paris was rising in
political and religious power during this time, and King Louis VII was influential in the financial
support of this beautiful structure.
Gothic-style architecture was expressed as a part of culture
during the middle ages and this cathedral was the first of its kind to use flying buttresses.
This
beautiful cathedral also included rose windows, stained glass, sculptures, statutes, portals,
paintings, gargoyles, organs, and bell towers (10 bells).
The Renaissance Period.
Artifact:
David, by Michelangelo.
The statute of David was created by Michelangelo as one of many statutes to be located at the
Florence Cathedral, but due to its size and weight is was not practical, so the eventual site at the
Piazza della Signoria outside the Palazzio Vecchio, in Florence, Italy.
(The original statute is
now located in the Accademia Gallery in Florence, Italy to protect it from damage).
The purpose of Michelangelo’s marble sculpture of David, was to depict David carrying the
slingshot across his back, at the exact moment before his battle with Goliath.
David was a
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typical subject of artists during the Renaissance Period. Humanistic and biblical art was part of
the cultural and values during the Renaissance Period. Many artists during this time created the
biblical hero, David.
(However, Michelangelo’s creation was different, it was before his victory
over Goliath.)
The statue of David appeared muscular, naked, slender and quite a realistic
impression of the male human body which was typical of the culture and values during this
period and most typical of the artistic creations and expressions of Michelangelo. I believe
Michelangelo felt the need to express himself through his art, through his sculptures, based on
his deep religious beliefs.
Resources
A+E Networks. (2010).
Middle Ages
. Retrieved from
https://www.history.com/topics/middle-
ages
Colosseum Foundation. (n.d.).
Roman Society
. Retrieved from
http://www.colosseum.net/listingview.php?listingID=6
Notre-Dame de Paris. (n.d.). In
Encyclopædia Britannica online
. Retrieved from
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Notre-Dame-de-Paris
Voconces Culinary Ltd. (n.d.).
Notre Dame Cathedral Paris.
Retrieved from
https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/notre-dame-cathedral-paris.html
WebPromoter SNC. (n.d.).
Michelangelo’s David.
Retrieved from
http://www.accademia.org/explore-museum/artworks/michelangelos-david/