Lecture 14 - Roman Architecture 

 

Welcome to the fourteenth lecture!

This lecture is about the architecture of the Roman Empire.

This lecture looks at the unique aspects of Pantheon’s design and why in a sense it was decidedly un-Roman. It compares it with the so-called Treasury in Petra, Jordan, both built around the same time in the middle of the second century CE. 

To get started, download the Lecture Handout, which outlines important places, terms, and dates addressed in Lecture 14; the document can be used for note-taking and as a study guide. 

Download the Lecture 14 Handout here.

This lecture is divided into seven units. Most units have a lecture video, followed by a multiple choice question, or questions. These questions will test what you have just learned; you have one attempt to complete each, and can view the correct answer after submitting a response. You must complete these questions before 14:00 (UTC) November 5, 2013 to receive credit. 

 At the end of each lecture is a directed discussion with other members of your course. Discussion of other topics can be addressed in the forum, accessible by clicking "Discussion" in the menu at the top of this page.  

The time to complete this lecture (watching all videos, answering the review questions, and participating in directed discussion) is approximately two hours.