BATH OF CARACALLA

In AD 226 Art History before 1400, the class is discussing the history of Roman art and culture.  One of Rome's architectural achievements are the Roman Bath Houses.  Roman bath houses are comprised of concrete and vaulted aches - which was one of the Roman's greatest technological achievements.  The Baths of Caracalla are the most famous of all the baths during the Late Roman Roman Empire.  It accommodated 1600 people, and also included landscape gardens, libraries, lecture halls, and exercise courts.

These modern achievements are so inspiring because the customs of the Roman Empire reflect how modern society operates in the modern world. Thinking about how the Roman's valued the public intimacy of socializing and dining in the Baths of Caracalla have reminded me of the social impact I should value in my own life and art.  Hopefully, I can continue to reflect the my modern values by reflecting Roman culture.