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  1. Along with their aesthetic qualities, Roman structures were astounding feats of engineering that arguably were not rivaled in the Western world for a millennium after the Roman Empire collapsed. Some structures, such as the Pont du Gard aqueduct, still stand today. Examine the forces a structure must withstand. What techniques did Roman architects employ to withstand those forces? Architecture>Elements of Architecture>Structure>Mechanics http://www.mhhe.com/ArtStudio/4/5/1.html


  2. Investigate the architecture of Ancient Rome. What functions did Roman buildings serve? How did their monumental architecture differ from that of other ancient civilizations? Architecture>History of Architecture>Roman World http://www.mhhe.com/ArtStudio/5/1/3.html


  3. Romans used concrete in many of their buildings. What advantage did that material have over others? What were its drawbacks? What does its use reveal about the priorities of Roman architects? Architecture>Elements of Architecture>Structure>Material http://www.mhhe.com/ArtStudio/4/5/2.html







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