Roman Collosseum VI

by Al Bourassa

Title

Roman Collosseum VI

Artist

Al Bourassa

Medium

Photograph - Photographic Artworks

Description

The Colosseum or Coliseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre (Anfiteatro Flavio), is an oval amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy. Built of concrete and sand, it is the largest amphitheatre ever built and is considered one of the greatest works of architecture and engineering ever.
The Colosseum is situated just east of the Roman Forum. Construction began under the emperor Vespasian in 72 AD, and was completed in 80 AD under his successor and heir Titus. Further modifications were made during the reign of Domitian (81–96). These three emperors are known as the Flavian dynasty, and the amphitheatre was named in Latin for its association with their family name (Flavius).
The Colosseum could hold, it is estimated, between 50,000 and 80,000 spectators, having an average audience of some 65,000; it was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles such as mock sea battles, animal hunts, executions, re-enactments of famous battles, and dramas based on Classical mythology. The building ceased to be used for entertainment in the early medieval era . It was later reused for such purposes as housing, workshops, quarters for a religious order, a fortress, a quarry, and a Christian shrine.
Although partially ruined because of damage caused by earthquakes and stone-robbers, the Colosseum is still an iconic symbol of Imperial Rome. It is one of Rome’s most popular tourist attractions and has also links to the Roman Catholic Church, as each Good Friday the Pope leads a torchlit “Way of the Cross” procession that starts in the area around the Colosseum.
Severe damage was inflicted on the Colosseum by the great earthquake in 1349, causing the outer south side, lying on a less stable alluvial terrain, to collapse. Much of the tumbled stone was reused to build palaces, churches, hospitals and other buildings elsewhere in Rome.
This digitally altered artwork is derived from a photograph taken March 3, 2009 during a tour of Western Europe.
NOTE that the Fine Art America watermark will NOT appear on any purchased product.
© All work is copyright protected and may not be used in any way without purchase.
I do hope you enjoy my work.
Comments are graciously accepted.
Favoring is greatly appreciated.
Purchases are fantastic!
You may see more artwork for sale at http://souvenirphotostudio.neocities.org/ or saccc05.tripod.com

Uploaded

October 21st, 2017

Statistics

Viewed 344 Times  -  Last Visitor from New York, NY on 04/25/2024 at 11:38 PM

Colors

Embed

Share

Sales Sheet

Tags