Veristic or Idealistic?

Veristic or Idealistic?

Veristic or Idealistic?

Veristic or Idealistic?

Veristic or Idealistic?

Veristic or Idealistic?

Read the source Polybius VI, 53 Roman Funerary Rights

Polybius was a Greek Historian living approx 200BC. He wrote ‘The Histories’ which covered the period 264-146BC. These works describe the Roman rise

to power and dominance of Greece. His father was a Greek politician and cavalry commander and was

opposed to Roman control of Macedonia

Polybius VI, 53 Roman Funerary Rights

Polybius developed a loyalty to Rome after being deported from Greece and being employed by a Roman noble as a tutor to his sons.

He declined an opportunity to return to Greece and even travelled with Scipio to Africa in the conflict against Carthage. He became loyal to Rome, however he was adamant about factual integrity in his writing and strove to avoid bias in his work.

1. What ideologies can you identify in Polybius’ writing?

2. Produce a paragraph which identifies and explains the Roman ideologies present in this source.

Roman Art and Architecture

Using the introduction on page 1 and pages 9-12, read through the information and produce your own notes the history of Roman art and architecture.