Arcadism & Ancient Mythology

The subject of arcades and arcadism is multi-faceted and deeply interlinked with other areas of study. The term “arcade” contains the French root “arc,” relating to an “arch” or “bow.” This would make sense when we think of the first arcades, which were simply a series of arches within an architectural structure. These repeated arches or arcades were seen in the Colosseum of ancient Rome or in local mosques or churches. Later, the term…