Baths - Rome - Baths of Caracalla Flashcards

1
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When was it built?

A

211-215 AD

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2
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Who built it?

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Caracalla

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Why did Caracalla build it?

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Statement of imperial power and to cement his position to the people

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4
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How much did the huge platform cover?

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100,000 square metres

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5
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How many entrances did the Baths of Caracalla have?

A

4

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6
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Comment on the 4 entrances?

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They were cross-vaulted in three bays and had huge piers to support.

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7
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The overall scale of the baths of Caracalla?

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225 x 185 x 35

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8
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What did the central imposing block have?

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Natation, frigidarium and circular caladarium

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9
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How were the natation, frigidarium and circular caladium aligned?

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Central axis

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10
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How many men did it take to build the baths of Caracalla?

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9,000

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11
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How long did it take to build the baths of Caracalla?

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5 years

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12
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How much earth was removed to build the baths of Caracalla?

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150,000 cm

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13
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How much tufa and mortar was brought in to build the baths of Caracalla?

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280,000 cm of tufa and mortar

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14
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How much brick was brought in to build?

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15 million pieces

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15
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What kind of columns were created, and were they necessary?

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Ornate - architectural statement.

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16
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What were the baths made of?

A

Granite, basalt and alabaster

17
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What was the water capacity of the baths of Caracalla?

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8.2 million litre

18
Q

What streets were created parallel to allow the full effect of the baths?

A

Via nova and via appai

19
Q

What was the decor like in the main rooms?

A

A mix of statues, exotic marble facing and mosaic work

20
Q

How were the columns positioned at the exterior?

A

Multi-tiered ranks

21
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What did the Baths of Caracalla want to achieve by having multi-tiered ranks of columns and niches?

A

Recall theatre frontages

22
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What else did the Baths of Caracalla provide?

A

Public facilities e.g. libraries etc

23
Q

What were the actual baths like?

A

Gaint frigidarium at centre (three cross vaults and bays in each corner with plunge baths)

24
Q

Where was the palaestra?

A

East wing

25
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How was the palaestra open?

A

Portico of corinthian columns on each side

26
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How many exhedra’s were there?

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