Roman architecture was both innovative and derivative. In a 300 word essay discuss what aspects of Roman engineering and architecture enabled the Pantheon and Colosseum to be constructed? What specific aspects of these buildings are uniquely Roman? What aspects are derivative? How did the function of each building specifically influence its design?

Part 1

Roman architecture was both innovative and derivative. In a 300 word essay discuss what aspects of Roman engineering and architecture enabled the Pantheon and Colosseum to be constructed? What specific aspects of these buildings are uniquely Roman? What aspects are derivative? How did the function of each building specifically influence its design?

Part 2

In a 300 word essay, describe the stylistic differences among three examples: the Greek Doryphoros, the Roman bronze portrait bust of Brutus, and the Portrait of Constantine the Great. How does each work address ideas concerning portraiture?

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