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How did the design of the Colosseum relate to its public function and to its symbolic meaning?
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How did the design of the Colosseum relate to its public function and to its symbolic meaning? The design of the Colosseum (Plates 75, 76 and 78) display the five Greek orders of the Colosseum's structure: Dorac, Tuscan, Ionic, Corinthian and Composite. These provide the framework for the divisions. Each level contains a different order that satisfy three requirements by the Roman engineer Vitruvius (p.54): commodity, firmness and delight. The Doric and Tuscan orders give the appearance of sturdiness; whereas the Ionic, Corinthian and Composite give an elegant and rich look. The Colosseum is erected on structures consisting of walls and pillars (Plates 46, 78, and Colour Plate 29) that are thick enough to withstand an incredible weight for instance tons of concrete as well as 50,000 spectators. The strong vaults and arches supplied most of the strength that created the arcades, (Plates 42 and 77) these evoked symbolism of...
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