Jenner 2 “The influence of Greek art and literature became so powerful in Rome that ancient Roman deities were changed to resemble the corresponding Greek gods and were considered to be the same. (Hamilton,48-49) For example the literature was based on the Greek writing. The Romans continued on with writing poetry, comedy,and tragedy, while the Greeks continued with similar items but put them more into history, and plays. Art with the Greeks was huge and they would honor heros and the deities by painting the deities on pottery mainly, such as vases.
They took parts of Greek ideals and values and made them a part of their culture or provided different variations of the Greek ideals. Also, in 300 to 350 B.C. the Romans started to take over Etruscan areas so they began to lose their own ideals as they did not rule their own land. This led to art forms that showed and expressed raw feelings but it also presented intense violence.
In art the Romans used mosaics, we still use mosaics today. Architecture: In Rome there were many architectural breakthroughs, and they were adopted by Rome’s neighbors. (Etruscans and Greeks) In the world today specifically in the U.S. you can find evidence of Roman architecture.
The Romans have made countless contributions to architecture, engineering, language, law, and philosophy. In addition, they have certainly made an especially lasting impact in art. From mosaics to murals, frescoes to cameos, the Romans definitely developed a unique art style that many non-Roman art pieces have tried to imitate. The Romans were influenced by other cultures such as the Greeks, hence “Greco-Roman” art, but they made it their own by adding their own twist to it. Greek sculpture was known to be incredibly realistic, which the Romans adopted and soon specialized in making busts and statues of people.
Sculptures and paintings were made that depicted the gods or everyday life. Both the Greeks and Romans made elaborate and beautiful statues, paintings, and mosaics. Statues would be placed as decoration in houses, paintings and murals would be put in homes and on buildings and signs. Mosaics were used inside of pools and baths, as well as on walls, ceilings, and floors for a fancier look. Primarily, the wealthy put art in their houses for decorations.
In many ways, Rome adopted its culture—art and architecture, literature, philosophy, music—from Greece. Rome architecture is greatly influenced by Greek architecture. Roman architects continued to follow the principle generated by the classical orders the Greeks had first shaped: Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian but are altered. The Romans used these orders with greater freedom than the Greeks, often using elements from each order and combining them on a single structure. Roman buildings are also made with ashlar masonry, using cut stone blocks placed in horizontal courses like the Greek buildings.
Some of the similarities that can be found in their temples include “the use of marble columns, a wide front porch, and an enclosed sanctuary”. (C. Muscato, https://study.com/academy/lesson/greek-etruscan-influences-on-roman-art.html). Some of the similarities that can be found in their temples include “the use of marble columns, a wide front porch, and an enclosed sanctuary”. (C. Muscato) Even writings of Greek Philosophers were translated into Latin for the Roman people. Cicero, a Roman philosopher, felt the need and importance to make these Greek texts available to the Romans in their native language.
Ancient civilizations such as, the Egyptians and Mesopotamians were the first to sculpt human statues using granite, basalt, and limestone, however the Greeks and Romans refined this ability to fashion the first truly human-like sculpture out of bronze and finished marble. Greek and Roman artwork also strived to represent humanity as it finest, using idealistic proportions, appearances, and powerful poses. Egyptian art was much more symbolic with the use of abstract imaging of animals and humans. Artwork from Mesopotamia has been known for its depictions of war and battle, mostly on pottery and ceramics. Similarly, to the Greeks and Romans, Mesopotamian and Egyptian drawings portrayed their figures from their most representative angles by facing
The sculptures in Greece are numerous, Greek art is considered greater than the Roman art yet almost half of the art we think is Greek is a Roman copy of Greek’s original. Not all Roman art is imitated from the Greeks. Greek sculptures measurements were related to human scale and organic form of the human body (anatomy). Greek artists signed their works, which in time made them famous.
Ushistory. Org states “Ancient Greek art emphasized the importance and accomplishments of human beings. Even though much of Greek art was meant to honor the gods, those very gods were created in the image of humans”( Ushistory.org, 1). Ancient Greek sculptures made of either stone or wood and very few this day. Some sculptures the greeks made were freehanded, human form and preferred nudes.
Romans believed in equal voting, and equal access to the government for all, which is also shown in our Democratic Government. Another way Greeks and Romans still influence out modern civilization is through art. Greek art strongly influenced Rome’s art. Greek art continues to play a key role in Literature and Art classes in our modern civilization. Greeks has highly developed literacy, which included drama, poetry, and music.
The Greek sculptures reach the new height of beauty, not only because the mastery of the technique, but also the fascination of human body. Greek art uses the outer appearance to reflect the inner power, it is the representative pattern of western art. The myth inspires the creation of sculpture. The fantasy of nature and society and the admire of god’s shape and personality makes the sculpture more multiple and abundant.
All cities were close to water bodies while Rome was an inland nation and arranged on the banks of River Tiber. Talking about art of Greece and Rome, Greeks were thought to be better than that of Romans. One of the sculptures that Greece is known with is Venus de Milo. Romans were great at mosaic, wall painting and they were also known for creating realistic portraits.
Introduction For this question, I will call to mind buildings like the white house, the chamber of commerce, or some older courthouses. These are all examples of Greek influence on modern architecture. As well as our culture in some ways. Why Do you think the architect(s) chose to copy classical style? I can not with utter certainty say why they chose Greek architecture as the foundation for their work.
Through this essay I will be discussing the comparisons and the contrast between temples in Greek architecture and roman architecture. I will be commenting on the forms, materials, technology and the siting to compare and contrast the architecture of ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. Also I will discuss how these points reflect the structure of the Greek and roman societies from which the temples emerged. Greek Architecture There were three main styles in Greek architecture, these styles were called the Doric style, Ionic style and the Corinthian style.
