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Roman Spain Manifested in Art and Architecture

43389 The Roman Empire's era of rule over the Iberian peninsula from about 200 BCE to around 470 AD left an undeniable mark on Spanish legacy and history, beginning a period of "Romanization" that encompassed several aspects of life, including the art and architecture of this region. Much of the artistic styling and architectural features of Roman rule are still visible in contemporary times, demonstrating the tremendous and lasting impact that the empire had on Spain.

The era following the Roman empire’s conquest of the Iberian peninsula witnessed a subsequent period of what some scholars call “Romanization”, in which the region experienced a transformation of its political practices, religion, and overall culture. One area in which this assimilation of Roman culture and way of life was most prevalent, and continues to be very visible in modern-day Spain, was the art and architecture of the Iberian peninsula. Spain even experienced a revitalization of Roman culture during the 10th through 13th centuries, demonstrating its enduring impact and the area’s nostalgic desire to "call back" to this era. The preservation of Roman architecture and pieces of art, combined with the allusions back to Roman style during the Romanesque period, reveal the significance that the empire had on its cultural history.

Roman Architecture
Various architecture structures from the Roman Imperial period have persisted through time and continue to be monumental symbols of Spanish history. The Aqueduct of Segovia is one such Roman architectural feature that despite the passing of time, has remained as an important landmark and emblem of Roman influence in Spain. Following the conquest of the city of Segovia by the Romans in around 90 BCE, the aqueduct was constructed in 50 A.D in order to bring water from the Rio Frio to the growing city of Segovia. The contiguous arches present on the aqueduct, also known as "arcades", were a key architectural feature of the Roman style of architecture. Beyond the impressive height and width of the two-tiered structure, the structure consists of granite stone held together with nearly no mortar. A possible reasoning for this design choice was to make the structure more resistant to long-term erosion from water flow. The aqueduct was operational in Spain until 1973; its longevity as a functional piece of infrastructure is a testament to the architectural prowess of the Romans.

Other semi-preserved pieces of Roman architecture include the Ruins in Itálica and the Mérida theater in Spain. Itálica was in fact the first Roman city founded in the Iberian peninsula, from which a large amphitheater was erected that is still visited today for its impressiveness and rich history. Grand, constructed amphitheaters such as those in Itálica and Mérida drew crows from all over Hispania (the name given to the Iberian peninsula by the Romans), contributing to immense cultural diffusion and wealth of the empire. Furthermore, the fact that the structures have been left relatively untouched and have remained as important sites within Spain demonstrate the strength of the Roman architectural legacy in the country.

Roman Art
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1. Sample Page
2. Islamic Architecture Influence in Art around the world
3. Coinage in Spain: Money Talks (About Spain's History)
4. Muslim's influence on Alchemy and Chemistry Spain is the land of great cultural richness, once known as the Iberian peninsula at some point in history. It has been greatly influenced by muslims and left a mark, not only in its language but in other areas as well such as alchemy that later modernized chemistry. Alchemy is an area where philosophy, science, occultism, and theology comen together. With the newfound knowledge, scientists were able to develop this information and implement it to what we know today, chemistry.
5. Hashtag Description
6. Modern Spain 1492 to 1567: The Debate Over Moriscos and The Expulsion
7. Moorish Influences in Art, Architecture and Language in Modern-Day Spain and the Modern World Muslim reign over the Iberian Peninsula lasted for almost 800 years. It was over the course of these 800 years that Muslims incorporated parts of their Arab Muslim culture into that of the Peninsula and its inhabitants, especially in Southern Spain where the Muslim rulers centered their power. Muslim culture in Spain was not limited to Arab influences, on the contrary, from the point of their establishment in Spain, Muslims sought to differentiate their culture from that of Arab and African Muslims. From there, Spain became the birthplace for many elements of Muslim culture that would continue to persist in Spain and even spread throughout other parts of the world. The Spanish Muslims became known as los moros and their unique cultural elements were seen through art, architecture, language, music, as well as the sciences and math, the first three of which will be the focus of this page.
8. Moriscos, Flores Romo
9. Moorish Presence in the Iberian Peninsula's Architecture
10. Roman Spain Manifested in Art and Architecture The Roman Empire's era of rule over the Iberian peninsula from about 200 BCE to around 470 AD left an undeniable mark on Spanish legacy and history, beginning a period of "Romanization" that encompassed several aspects of life, including the art and architecture of this region. Much of the artistic styling and architectural features of Roman rule are still visible in contemporary times, demonstrating the tremendous and lasting impact that the empire had on Spain.
11. Reconquista- Vision of the Christian Kingdoms

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