? starter activity

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? starter activity
Why did the Romans spend so much money building
temples such as this.The Maison Carre in Nimes,
one of the best preserved examples in the world?
?What are some of the problems in finding out
temples from buildings like this?
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The Use of a Temple

• Temples seen as home of god or goddess it was
  dedicated to
• Building a temple was like making an offering to
  the gods
• Way of imposing Roman values on a community
• An opportunity to show off the wealth and power
  of the empire
• Opportunities for patronage

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How were Roman temples used?
? Key words augurs fresco cella altar
relief pediment frieze
? Learning objectives

• To investigate the functions of a R.T.
• To create a design for the perfect temple

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? Your task

• Read about Roman temples from the extract and
  Renshaw and note the following
• Typical features
• Location of temples
• Religious practices connected with temples
• ?Why was the Pantheon in Rome so different in
  design?

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? Group task

• Put your notes away and design a typical Roman
  temple.
• Roman surveyors will visit your table to decide
  how typical your plan is.

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? Success criteria
Room for improvement Getting there Wow factor!
Contains a limited number of features Refers to some decorations May consider the location Includes at least 3 of the key features May refer to materials Refers to at least two types of decoration Considers at least one typical location Includes many of the key features Triangular roof (pediment), pillars (spaced in proportion to their diameter), steps leading to the doorway, behind the pillars, statue of god inside References to some of the materials, e.g. concrete, stone or marble veneer References to some decorations, e.g. use of friezes, frescoes and sculpture Considers location next to important road or near forum Additional round temple dedictaed to Vesta
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? Homework

• Conduct your own research into the Pantheon in
  Rome. Produce a factfile on the reasons it was
  created, how it has changed over time,
  descriptions by travellers visitors

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Plenary

• Explain the key functions of Roman temples
• What was the most important?
• Why did temples sometimes vary in shape and
  design?
• ?Have a go at the crossword on the gods or make
  your own!