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Web Gallery of Art: The Colosseum in Rome
An image of "The Colosseum in Rome", created by Antonio Lafreri in 1564 (Engraving).
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Web Gallery of Art: The Colosseum in Rome
An image of "The Colosseum in Rome", created by Max Klinger in 1888 (Oil on canvas, 77 x 102 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Capriccio With the Colosseum
An image of "Capriccio with the Colosseum", created by Bernardo Bellotto from 1743-44 (Oil on canvas).
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Web Gallery of Art: View of the Colosseum by Night
An image of "View of the Colosseum by Night", created by Carl Gustav Carus from 1830-32 (Oil on canvas, 48 x 37 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Rome: A View of the Colosseum
An image of "Rome: A View of The Colosseum", created by Caspar Andriaans Van Wittelz (Oil on canvas, 73 x 98 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Rome: View of the Colosseum and the Arch of Constantine
An image of "Rome: View of the Colosseum and The Arch of Constantine", created by Antonio Joli from 1744-48 (Oil on canvas, 122 x 187 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: View of the Colosseum Seen From the West
An image of "View of the Colosseum Seen from the West", created by Jan Gossart, c. 1509 (Pen and brown ink over black chalk, 202 x 268 mm).
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Roman Culture, Gladiators
North Park University provides a page on Roman Gladiators and the Colosseum. Includes image and links to more Roman Culture information.
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Image Showing a Cgi Reconstruction of the Colosseum in Rome
Launch the animation to see how the Ancient Roman Colosseum was constructed and what occurred in each area.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Colosseum at Rome
The Colosseum at Rome was the greatest of Roman ampitheatres.
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A Photo of the Colosseum in Rome
Essay provides parallels and connections with the modern world that illuminate Rome's history and downfall.
Other
Cupola Galleries: Classical Architecture Gallery
Displays photographs of famous architecture from ancient Rome. Includes shots of the Pantheon, the Colosseum, and ruins of the Roman Forum.
City University of New York
Brooklyn College: Roman Amphitheaters
A short history of the Roman amphitheater, the most famous being the Colosseum located in Rome itself. These structures were used for public games such as gladiator contests.
Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: Flavian Emperors: Reign of Vespasian
This passage from the 1901 textbook of William Morey discusses the beginning of the Flavian dynasty and its first emperor, Vespasian.
Department of Defense
Do Dea: Art Appreciation: Unit 6: Architecture and Design
In this sixth unit of a course on Art Appreciation, students learn about the history of architecture, including ancient Greek and Roman works. They will learn about Frank Lloyd Wright and about Islamic architecture. They will also look...
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Science Kids: Science Images: Roman Empire Colosseum in Rome, Italy
The famous Colosseum in Rome, Italy was built over 2000 years ago. It was the largest amphitheatre built during the Roman Empire and could seat around 50000 people. It was home to many performance and gladiatorial contests and I now a...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Secrets of Lost Empires I Colosseum
Discover how to use pulleys to change the direction of force, compare different pulley designs and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a pulley.
ArtLex
Art Lex: Roman Art
Artlex.com surveys Roman art and artists with text and illustrated examples. Features include links to related terms, concepts, art examples, and the like.
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Capitolium.org: Virtual Reconstruction How Rome Was
A great site for a look at how Rome once looked, and also pictures of the ruins as they stand today. Two short films can also be accessed.
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Leo Masuda: History of Roman Architecture
The Leo Masuda Architectonic Research pages offer a history of Roman architecture. Click on the pictures for lists of information on each example.
Other
Salariya Book Company: You Wouldn't Want to Be a Roman Gladiator!
A web-book designed to show the pitfalls of being a Roman Gladiator. Although this is a cartoon book, it does give you some elementary knowledge about the Roman Empire.
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Rome Tourism: Rome Info
Rome Tourism presents a look at the city of Rome, Italy! From the many historic sights and attractions to the Vatican to maps and basic facts about Rome. Useful for a student researcher or a tourist to the area.