History of Ancient Roman Art video

Use these online videos to study the History of Roman Art and Architecture during the time of Ancient Rome

In this topic, you'll trace the brilliant history of the Roman Empire and see how it was enriched by the diverse cultures of its conquered lands. Use our 3 online educational video titles to trace the brilliant history of the Roman Empire (509 B.C.-A.D. 476) through its great works of art--including portrait sculpture, narrative relief's, wall paintings, commemorative arches, and architecture. Examine engineering projects such as roads, bridges, and aqueducts. Marvel at the Roman Empire's territorial expansions, and see how Ancient Rome was enriched artistically by the diverse cultures of its conquered lands. Discover the accomplishments of Augustus, Hadrian, Trojan and other rulers. Witness the decline of Rome during the Third Century A.D., and learn about Constantine's subsequent attempt to recapture its lost grandeur.

Learning Objectives:

• Gain insight to the history of the Roman Empire through artefacts including portrait sculpture, narrative relief's, wall paintings, commemorative arches, and architecture.
• Explore the influence of the Greek and Etruscan cultures on Rome, and learn how the Roman Empire was artistically enriched by the diverse cultures of its conquered lands.
• Explain the stylistic differences between Roman and Greek temples and sculpture, and learn what values led the ancient Romans to achieve their greatest artistic success in architecture and engineering projects such as roads, bridges, and aqueducts.
• Discuss the increasing importance of the emperor and identify accomplishments of Roman rulers, including Constantine's attempt to recapture the grandeur of the Roman Empire

• Art > History Through Art > Ancient Rome
• The Founding of a Republic (Runtime: 12:15)
• The Creation of an Empire (Runtime: 10:01)
• The Decline of Rome (Runtime: 10:03)