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What impressions might a spectator in Roman times have registered on approaching, entering and settling down inside the Colosseum? How would structural and decorative features have contributed to any such impressions? I feel anxious as I arrive
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TMA03 Classical Studies Part 1 short answer Question What impressions might a spectator in Roman times have registered on approaching, entering and settling down inside the Colosseum? How would structural and decorative features have contributed to any such impressions? I feel anxious as I arrive, this being my maiden visit to an amphitheatre and am overawed by its sheer size. Amazement as I step into the shadow of this great building, I am in a daze. As I take my seat my heart is racing in anticipation of what's to follow. The first detail you observe of the Flavian amphitheatre is its immense size. After the initial shock, you begin notice further details. The arch system for instance is a series of arches framed within columns, each arch is directly above the other, architects call this arrangement an arcade. Something else you do not grasp until you arrive is the height of the...
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