When In Rome – Do as the Romans Do! *Theatre & Art/Architecture* Theatre: -Plays were played only during religion ceremonies. -The rich people pay for the play in order to honor the gods. -The theater was in the forum. -The actors were men. -The actors had many roles -The actors wore face mask to demonstrate emotions. -Since the play was so noisy the actors wouldn't talk. -The actors used dance, music, hand gestures, facial expressions, elaborate sets, and costumes to present the play. -Actors weren't respected in Ancient Rome. -When Romans saw a play they didn't like they would throw things at the actors. http://rome.mrdonn.org/theatre.html Art/Architecture: -The Romans used arches to support the things they built. -They built victory arches, buildings and aqueducts. -The Coliseum-
a place for sports -The Panth
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