Ancient Greco-Roman Architecture
Although the human race evolves with time, there are still many architectural replications of Greco-Roman forms in modern day society of today. The times of the great Ancient Greek and Roman Empires have longed passed, but the people of today are still able to admire and honor their inconceivable architectural innovations. The Greco-Romans were very creative societies that worked collectively to build larger and more majestic things than had ever been built before. These stylistic ideas and works created by our ancestors have become legendary buildings of art and societal necessities. These architectural concepts are still being used today in some of the most influential buildings of our time. In this paper, I will argue that the art of architecture is Greco-Roman at its heart. Ancient Greece came about before
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Roman domes were used to heighten a room and make it more intriguing when entering. The Pantheon in Rome is an example of Greco-Roman architecture. When the Ancient Roman architects constructed its lay out they used many Ancient Greek orders by adding columns and triangular roofs, eventually becoming one of the most famous architectural Roman temples. The Jefferson Memorial in Washington D.C. and the New York Stock Exchange building in New York City are both replicas of the Pantheon. The dome has transformed as years went on and architects have recreated the masterpiece in some of the most important buildings in the world. Vaults were also invented by the Ancient Romans heavily due to the concrete discovery. Vaults came about before domes for the Ancient Romans wanted to build something even larger. Vaults have a significant value for they are high like a dome but stability was very important when creating vaults. Inspired by Roman innovation the Chrysler Building in New York City uses vaults and arches to become the largest brick building in the
Roman domes were used to heighten a room and make it more intriguing when entering. The Pantheon in Rome is an example of Greco-Roman architecture. When the Ancient Roman architects constructed its lay out they used many Ancient Greek orders by adding columns and triangular roofs, eventually becoming one of the most famous architectural Roman temples. The Jefferson Memorial in Washington D.C. and the New York Stock Exchange building in New York City are both replicas of the Pantheon. The dome has transformed as years went on and architects have recreated the masterpiece in some of the most important buildings in the world. Vaults were also invented by the Ancient Romans heavily due to the concrete discovery. Vaults came about before domes for the Ancient Romans wanted to build something even larger. Vaults have a significant value for they are high like a dome but stability was very important when creating vaults. Inspired by Roman innovation the Chrysler Building in New York City uses vaults and arches to become the largest brick building in the