The impact of Imperial Rome upon the development of architecture

  Caesar Augustus famously claimed, “I found [Rome] a city of brick, but left it of marble.” Augustus began a series of major building projects within the Roman Empire that would be continued by later Emperors. Describe and discuss the impact of Imperial Rome upon the development of architecture. Choose one major building project or monument and discuss the significance of the work. You may consider the aesthetic, technical, or lasting influence of the work. Make sure to examine the historical context or any notable motivations of the emperor who inaugurated the work.   Select one Emperor or Monument Do initial research into work or Emperor. Pay attention to the critical reception of the work. What makes it notable The motivations for its construction? Its lasting significance within the western tradition? Technological advances or achievements that made it possible? Aesthetic Considerations Choose only one or at most two of these and focus your research there. Make sure you understand the historical context surrounding the construction of the work you choose. Is there anything happening in Rome or with this emperor that is worthy of note?