Colosseum Columns
by Ivete Basso Photography
Title
Colosseum Columns
Artist
Ivete Basso Photography
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The Colosseum, or the Coliseum, originally the Flavian Amphitheatre (Latin: Amphitheatrum Flavium, Italian Anfiteatro Flavio or Colosseo), is an elliptical amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy, the largest ever built in the Roman Empire, built of concrete and stone. It is considered one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and Roman engineering.
Occupying a site just east of the Roman Forum, its construction started in 72 AD under the emperor Vespasian and was completed in 80 AD under Titus, with further modifications being made during Domitian's reign (81,96). The name "Amphitheatrum Flavium" derives from both Vespasian's and Titus's family name (Flavius, from the gens Flavia).
Capable of seating 50,000 spectators, the Colosseum 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 in the 21st century it stays partially ruined because of damage caused by devastating earthquakes and stone-robbers, the Colosseum is an iconic symbol of Imperial Rome. It is one of Rome's most popular tourist attractions and still has close connections with 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.
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March 14th, 2013
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Comments (31)
Lyric Lucas
Congratulations, your beautiful artistic work is Featured on the home page of the "Bedroom Art Gallery" group. 6/27/22 l/f
Ivete Basso Photography replied:
Many thanks Lyric for FEATURE my work at: BEDROOM ART GALLERY and for your comment.
Heidi Smith
A wonderful image, Ivete! f/v/fb/tweet/pinned
Ivete Basso Photography replied:
Appreciate your nice comment and your F/V, Fb, Tw, P, Heidi. Thanks.
Ivete Basso
Thanks Kume. Appreciate very much your nice comment and your vote. Thanks again for visit my Gallery!
Mary Machare
Beautiful angle showing the columns and the Coliseum. Nice work, Ivete. vf
Ivete Basso Photography replied:
Thanks for the nice comment and for your V/F, Mary! Thanks for visiting my Gallery!!!
Bob Orsillo
I love this composition Ivete! Beautiful work! v/f
Ivete Basso Photography replied:
Thanks Bob for you comment and for your V/F. Thanks for visit my Gallery! Appreciate it!