How Did Julius Caesar Who Build It And Who Was It Dedicated To
Tag 1: (Aman) Who built it and who was it dedicated to? What are the different names?
The theatre was started by Julius Caesar, and completed by Emperor Augustus. It was dedicated to Emperor Augustus’s nephew, Marcus Claudius Marcellus (14-23 B.C.E).
The Theatre of Marcellus is also known as Theatrum Marcelli in Latin and Teatro di Marcello in Italian.
Tag 2: (Aman) Why did they build it?
Marcellus was the heir of Augustus. Augusts treated Marcus Marcellus to the theatre of Marcellus also naming it after him. The theatre was like a gift from Augustus to Marcellus. It seems that julius caesar also helped with the construction of the theatre. Marcus Marcellus died at a young age, he still got to see the theatre finished.
Tag 3: (Jenna) When …show more content…
did they build it and who helped built it?
It was built in the year 13 BCE. Before the completion of the theatre of Marcellus, emperor Augustus’s nephew Marcus Claudius Marcellus (who he dedicated the theatre to) died five years before its completion. Julius caesar helped with the spacing of the theatre and was murdered before the construction of the theatres construction began.
Tag 4: (Jenna) What kind of architecture did they use? Please refer to the architecture terms we have been learning this year (frieze, pediment, architrave, arch, column, etc.)?
In the theatre of Marcellus Ionic Doric and Corinthian columns were used in architecture. Theatre of Marcellus also became one of the most pervasive urban buildings in ancient rome. The theatre of Marcellus had openings in which natural setting could be seen. The theatre of Marcellus backed onto the iber island(this was the natural opening. It is a roman theatre structure.
Tag 5: (Aman) What are the dimensions of the building (comparison - is it the size of a football pitch? Two Parthenons fit on a pitch)?
The dimension of the semi-circle (seating area) is 130m long and 40m high.
There is no other dimensions given on other websites. We had to use a Theatre of Marcellus that was already built in SketchUp for the front of the Theatre. There are 22 rows of seating at the front and after the gap there is 22 rows. The whole theatre is about the same size as a 1 football pitch and 1/3 of a pitch. (1 football pitch is 120m by 50.)
Tag 6: (Jenna) Who would go to the building? Was it public or private, a place of worship or entertainment?
The theatre of marcellus was a building for entertainment. People who could afford to watch plays and masques would attend events at the theatre of Marcellus. Theatres were quite expensive events, so when plays that were held were very pricy. The price of the theatre meant that the poorer Romans never attended these plays. This is why the rich went to the theatre of Marcellus and the poor did not.
Tag 7: (Aman) What does it look like now? Can you find it on a tour in modern Rome? Add a picture. To see what it looks like now, click HERE! It is not part of a tour in modern Rome.
Tag 8: (Jenna) Mention any interesting facts about it. Did you know that the Circus Maximus had obelisks from Egypt?
Find out the story of the theatre of Marcellus as well as what it has become today. Did you know the theatre wasn't just used for plays, its purpose changed over the years. Click on the link
Here!
Tag 9: (Aman and Jenna) Interesting Facts
The Theatre of Marcellus is also known as Theatrum Marcelli. It was also the biggest and most important theatre in all of ancient Rome. It could seat 11,000 to 20,000 spectators. It was built near the end of the roman republic. Song was also performed at the theatre. The upper section of the theatre is now a palazzo for sale for £26 million . The style of the building is doric order. It is the largest and most important theatre in Rome. The coordinates are 41°53’30’N 12°28’45’E.
The theatre was started by Julius Caesar, and completed by Emperor Augustus. It was dedicated to Emperor Augustus’s nephew, Marcus Claudius Marcellus (14-23 B.C.E).
The Theatre of Marcellus is also known as Theatrum Marcelli in Latin and Teatro di Marcello in Italian.
Tag 2: (Aman) Why did they build it?
Marcellus was the heir of Augustus. Augusts treated Marcus Marcellus to the theatre of Marcellus also naming it after him. The theatre was like a gift from Augustus to Marcellus. It seems that julius caesar also helped with the construction of the theatre. Marcus Marcellus died at a young age, he still got to see the theatre finished.
Tag 3: (Jenna) When …show more content…
did they build it and who helped built it?
It was built in the year 13 BCE. Before the completion of the theatre of Marcellus, emperor Augustus’s nephew Marcus Claudius Marcellus (who he dedicated the theatre to) died five years before its completion. Julius caesar helped with the spacing of the theatre and was murdered before the construction of the theatres construction began.
Tag 4: (Jenna) What kind of architecture did they use? Please refer to the architecture terms we have been learning this year (frieze, pediment, architrave, arch, column, etc.)?
In the theatre of Marcellus Ionic Doric and Corinthian columns were used in architecture. Theatre of Marcellus also became one of the most pervasive urban buildings in ancient rome. The theatre of Marcellus had openings in which natural setting could be seen. The theatre of Marcellus backed onto the iber island(this was the natural opening. It is a roman theatre structure.
Tag 5: (Aman) What are the dimensions of the building (comparison - is it the size of a football pitch? Two Parthenons fit on a pitch)?
The dimension of the semi-circle (seating area) is 130m long and 40m high.
There is no other dimensions given on other websites. We had to use a Theatre of Marcellus that was already built in SketchUp for the front of the Theatre. There are 22 rows of seating at the front and after the gap there is 22 rows. The whole theatre is about the same size as a 1 football pitch and 1/3 of a pitch. (1 football pitch is 120m by 50.)
Tag 6: (Jenna) Who would go to the building? Was it public or private, a place of worship or entertainment?
The theatre of marcellus was a building for entertainment. People who could afford to watch plays and masques would attend events at the theatre of Marcellus. Theatres were quite expensive events, so when plays that were held were very pricy. The price of the theatre meant that the poorer Romans never attended these plays. This is why the rich went to the theatre of Marcellus and the poor did not.
Tag 7: (Aman) What does it look like now? Can you find it on a tour in modern Rome? Add a picture. To see what it looks like now, click HERE! It is not part of a tour in modern Rome.
Tag 8: (Jenna) Mention any interesting facts about it. Did you know that the Circus Maximus had obelisks from Egypt?
Find out the story of the theatre of Marcellus as well as what it has become today. Did you know the theatre wasn't just used for plays, its purpose changed over the years. Click on the link
Here!
Tag 9: (Aman and Jenna) Interesting Facts
The Theatre of Marcellus is also known as Theatrum Marcelli. It was also the biggest and most important theatre in all of ancient Rome. It could seat 11,000 to 20,000 spectators. It was built near the end of the roman republic. Song was also performed at the theatre. The upper section of the theatre is now a palazzo for sale for £26 million . The style of the building is doric order. It is the largest and most important theatre in Rome. The coordinates are 41°53’30’N 12°28’45’E.