SPQR Proposal - Brief

CONCEPTUM

The designing + building of a comprehensive, historically & geographically accurate, 1:650 scale LEGO landscape of Imperial Rome at its height (circa 320 CE). The totality of the work will be realized over the course of several years, during which time compartmentalized areas of the ancient city will be incrementally added to the expanding diorama; eventually growing to encompass all aspects of the Eternal City within the 3rd-century Aurelian Walls.

Omnium Rerum Principia Parva Sunt

OPTIMUS ET MAXIMUS

The Roman civilization indelibly shaped the course of Western history. Its influence has permeated nearly every aspect of modern life, including literature, philosophy, social order, architecture and urban design. If Latin influence is foundational to modern society, then the City of Rome itself was once the cornerstone of the ancient world:

Caput Mundi

Western Civilization Republic Empire Kingdom

METAM

Designing and building an enormous diorama of Imperial Rome at its 4th-century zenith will serve to inspire countless children & adults for generations to come. It will provide endless educational value rooted in the timeless historical and architectural precedence of the Eternal City. Ambitious in its scope, such a LEGO landscape would have unrivaled potential to purvey critical lessons in world history while illustrating the Classical landmarks we all know as ruins in their pristine and richly colored provenance; giving them new depth through the physical and geographical portrayal of their contemporary context. Furthermore, the accessibility of such an artistic medium as LEGO to the broader public increases multifold the emotional resonance of the work on exhibit-goers and patrons alike, while sacrificing none of the historical accuracy and rigorous dedication to the historicity of the esteemed subject matter.