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... as explained the Roman engineer Vitruvius, who mentioned, "[... to satisfy three requirements...'commodity', 'firmness' and 'delight'.]" (54). As such, the thought processes involved in building the permanent amphitheatre is obvious in the fact that parts of the Colosseum still remain standing today, as a standing ovation to the marvels of Roman architecture. Yet, attention was given to details to ensure that the Colosseum stood out. This can be seen in the minute details of the Grecian columns used which varied to give different appearances which served a purpose and yet, were pleasing to the eye, but were not an integral part of the structure.
The form of the Colosseum was advantageous for its public function as an arena for fighting and also its symbolic meaning which was a display of Roman power and at times, their violent tendencies.
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