Ancient Roman Legacy Essay
The Legacy of Ancient Rome
1.3: The Legacy of Roman Art - The Facts
The Romans adopted many other types of art and turned them into their own by adding their own talents to their art. (ie. Greek sculptures)
The Romans were great sponsors of art. Many wealthy families decorated their homes with magnificent works of art. (ie. statues, mosaics - picture made up of small parts)
Roman artists were skilled at painting frescos, a type of painting done on wet plaster with water paints. They often were in 3-dimensions.
Using art, the Romans brought a sense of style and luxury to everyday life. For example, a wine bottle could be shaped like a bunch of grapes. The cameo, a popular type of art, was decoration carved to resemble an object.
About 1000 years after the fall of the empire, great artists like Michelangelo revived Roman art during the Renaissance Period in Europe. (ie. Famous ceiling of Sistine Chapel in Rome show scenes from the Bible through paintings)
Early Americans used Roman styles to make them feel dignified and noble.
1.3: The Legacy of Ancient Roman Art - The Effects on the Modern World
The legacy of Roman art still lives on today, in our modern world. Many people, throughout Europe and the United …show more content…
States, use the same types of art to show dignity and nobility. Even throughout our capital of Washington, D.C., many of the statues have many Roman attributes. For example, a statue of Augustus Caesar and George Washington mirror each other in a way - the same dignified expressions, the same thoughtful face, and the same type of clothing. Knowing about Roman art also helps us see into the past of how daily life was for the Romans. Countless scenes such as feasts, governmental meetings, and battles are depicted in paintings.
1.4: The Legacy of Roman Architecture - The Facts
Using the ideas of the Greeks, as well as others, the Romans improved these ideas for their own use.
The Romans learned how to use vaults (Type of arch used to support a structure) and domes (Type of vault that is a is half circle that rests on a circular frame) to build impressive structures.
The Romans used these designs in many of their buildings. For example, the mighty Pantheon, a Roman temple, uses a giant dome for its ceiling.
Using concrete, the Romans were able to build greater builders that what anyone had aver done before. Concrete was a mix of broken stone, sand, cement, and water. Although they didn’t invent it, the Romans were the first to make good use out of it.
They also built new, large, open-air type stadiums. One famous example is the Colosseum, which uses concrete to build a maze of vaults to allow people to get in and out. This design is still used in football stadiums today.
The grand style of Roman architecture has inspired many throughout the years. For example, medieval architects used these designs in their great churches and cathedrals. Banks, offices, and government buildings today still use these designs. Another example is the great arch. This can be seen in France’s Arc de Triomphe, which is the modern war memorial of France.
1.4: The Legacy of Roman Architecture - The Effects on the Modern World
The legacy of Rome’s architecture is very present in our everyday lives. All throughout the United States, buildings using Roman architecture can be found. Take our Capital Building, for example. It uses two key Roman characteristics- the arch and the dome. In France, the famous Arc de Triomphe is a standing reminder of the Romans. Superior Roman builds, such as the Colosseum, influence our modern football stadiums today, which use the same Roman vault concept to let spectators reach their seats. The Romans also were responsible for the widespread use of concrete today, which aids us in building pathways and buildings.
1.5: The Legacy of Roman Engineering - The Facts
The Romans built the best roads, bridges, and aqueducts (structure to carry water between far places) in the ancient world.
The Romans constructed more than 50,000 miles of road to connect the empire. They built the roads using layers of sand, stone, and gravel. This method was used for about the next 2000 years. Some are still in use today.
The Romans also built aqueducts to carry water from natural springs 60 miles away into the city. (wealthy homes, public baths, fountains)
The Romans also built aqueducts in other parts of the empire, such as Spain, North Africa, and Western Asia. Some are still in use today.
1.5: The Legacy of Roman Engineering - The Effects on the Modern World
The Roman achievements of the aqueduct and roads have greatly influenced our modern day freeways and highways, as well as our water systems. Take our pipe systems, for example. The idea of moving water this way, instead of by hand, was a Roman one. We advanced upon their original ideas to get water to our citizens. Another example of the Roman legacy were roads. Before Rome, roads were usually made of sand or dirt. Now, we continue to use Roman methods in creating our roads, and advanced them.
1.6: The Legacy of Roman Language and Writing - The Facts
After the fall of the empire, scholars, the Roman Catholic Church, and European nobles across the Mediterranean continued to use Latin to communicate. Church scribes recorded documents in Latin.
Latin is a very influential language, even today. Many of our modern languages, such as Italian, French, and Spanish developed from Latin. English is a Germanic language, but was heavily influenced by the French Normans, who conquered England in 1066 C.E. English is mainly derived from Latin, and we still use the Latin alphabet. (Latin=23 letters)
For example, the calendar that we use today was invented by Julius Caesar. The name of our month August honors the Roman emperor Augustus. September means, “Seventh Month”, as the Roman year started in March.
Many English words also start with Latin prefixes. (Prefix: Combination of letters at the beginning of a word that has its own meaning. If attached to a root word, it forms a new meaning.)
Many English words also come from Latin roots.
The modern world also still uses Latin prefixes. For example, on the U.S. penny, there is a statement: “E pluribus unum” which translates to “Out of many, one”
Roman numerals are also still in use. (I, V, X, L, C, and D represent 1, 10, 50, 100, 500, and 1000 in Roman numerals) For example, you can find some of these numerals on a clock (I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, and XII) or in the beginning pages in a book.
1.6: The Legacy of Roman Language and Writing - The Effects on the Modern World
In everyday life, you may say, “We need to communicate with each other to win the basketball game.” Believe it or not, but the language of the Romans, Latin, played a vital role in what you just said. The word, “communicate”, comes from the Latin prefixes of “com” and “co”, meaning “together, with”. The legacy of the Romans’ language play a crucial role in the world. Many languages, such as Italian, French, Spanish, and even English wouldn’t be around if it wasn’t for Latin. Many words in our language also come from Latin. Take the word, “military”, for example. This word comes from the Latin root “militare”, which means “to serve as a soldier”. Latin also influenced our calendar, which is based off of the one that was created by Julius Caesar. For example, the month, “August”, honor the Roman emperor Augustus Caesar.
1.7: The Legacy of Roman Philosophy - The Facts
The Romans’ philosophy (Study of wisdom, knowledge, nature, life) was greatly influenced by the Greeks, but they added their own contributions.
Stoicism, a Greek school of thought, became very popular in Rome, and many upper-class Romans adopted this philosophy.
Stoics believed that all of nature was governed by one godly intelligence, and a person’s soul was a spark of that intelligence.
Above all else, Stoics believed that the only good in life was to have a good character. (ie. values such as honesty, courage, generosity, and kindness). They prioritized the society and others around them before themselves.
1.7: The Legacy of Roman Philosophy - The Effects on the Modern World
Today, many of our values are inherited from Rome. Although many people aren’t stoics, the prize values that many stoics believed in. For example, one is the concept of selflessness. This was one of the key concepts of Stoicism, and we still emphasize putting others’ needs before ours, to an extent. We value many of the same values that the stoics of Rome valued.
1.8: The Legacy of Roman Law and Justice - The Facts
Many aspects of daily life, such as contracts, marriages, and inheritances were governed by Roman law.
Many laws in other democratic countries such as France, England, and the United States are partly based on Roman laws.
The Romans also valued the idea of justice, an idea that many countries today follow. They believed that there was a universal law of justice from nature. According to this law, every person had rights. Judges and courts had to make fair, or just, decisions. However, this law was not followed at all times. For example, slaves had much less rights and freedoms than a wealthy government official. Emperors could write laws that were unfair simply because they wanted to.
Although the Romans did not completely follow their laws, the ideas and concepts of their government, such as equal distribution of power, are used all around the world today. (ie. Declaration of Independence) Much of the US government was based upon the Roman one.
1.8: The Legacy of Roman Law and Justice - The Effects on the Modern World
Many ideas of Roman law and government are reflected back in our own government.
Both, Rome and Washington, use the idea of democracy and voting. All citizens should get an equal say in what is happening. For example, the Romans split the power in their government many ways: through the Magistrate, the Consul, the Senate, the Tribunes of the Plebs, and the General Assembly. The US splits their power into 4 groups: The Executive Branch, The Judicial Branch, The Legislative Branch, and the power of the citizens. Both governments also followed the ideas of justice; the United States has the Bill of Rights - stating the rights of all its citizens. Rome also tried to uphold this idea by having the judges and courts make fair, just, and reasonable
decisions.
1.9: The Legacy of Roman Citizenship - The Facts
At first, to a Roman citizen, a person had to come from the city-state of Rome. However, over time, Rome’s government decided grant citizenship to all free people in the empire. (ie. France, Turkey, Syria, Greece) This meant that they would all enjoy the benefits of being a citizen and all followed the same laws.
These laws are resembled in our current US government. For example, although most US citizens are born in the US, immigrants from other countries can become citizens by swearing allegiance to the United States. All citizens have the same rights and must abide by the same laws, regardless of their birthplace.
1.3: The Legacy of Roman Art - The Facts
The Romans adopted many other types of art and turned them into their own by adding their own talents to their art. (ie. Greek sculptures)
The Romans were great sponsors of art. Many wealthy families decorated their homes with magnificent works of art. (ie. statues, mosaics - picture made up of small parts)
Roman artists were skilled at painting frescos, a type of painting done on wet plaster with water paints. They often were in 3-dimensions.
Using art, the Romans brought a sense of style and luxury to everyday life. For example, a wine bottle could be shaped like a bunch of grapes. The cameo, a popular type of art, was decoration carved to resemble an object.
About 1000 years after the fall of the empire, great artists like Michelangelo revived Roman art during the Renaissance Period in Europe. (ie. Famous ceiling of Sistine Chapel in Rome show scenes from the Bible through paintings)
Early Americans used Roman styles to make them feel dignified and noble.
1.3: The Legacy of Ancient Roman Art - The Effects on the Modern World
The legacy of Roman art still lives on today, in our modern world. Many people, throughout Europe and the United …show more content…
States, use the same types of art to show dignity and nobility. Even throughout our capital of Washington, D.C., many of the statues have many Roman attributes. For example, a statue of Augustus Caesar and George Washington mirror each other in a way - the same dignified expressions, the same thoughtful face, and the same type of clothing. Knowing about Roman art also helps us see into the past of how daily life was for the Romans. Countless scenes such as feasts, governmental meetings, and battles are depicted in paintings.
1.4: The Legacy of Roman Architecture - The Facts
Using the ideas of the Greeks, as well as others, the Romans improved these ideas for their own use.
The Romans learned how to use vaults (Type of arch used to support a structure) and domes (Type of vault that is a is half circle that rests on a circular frame) to build impressive structures.
The Romans used these designs in many of their buildings. For example, the mighty Pantheon, a Roman temple, uses a giant dome for its ceiling.
Using concrete, the Romans were able to build greater builders that what anyone had aver done before. Concrete was a mix of broken stone, sand, cement, and water. Although they didn’t invent it, the Romans were the first to make good use out of it.
They also built new, large, open-air type stadiums. One famous example is the Colosseum, which uses concrete to build a maze of vaults to allow people to get in and out. This design is still used in football stadiums today.
The grand style of Roman architecture has inspired many throughout the years. For example, medieval architects used these designs in their great churches and cathedrals. Banks, offices, and government buildings today still use these designs. Another example is the great arch. This can be seen in France’s Arc de Triomphe, which is the modern war memorial of France.
1.4: The Legacy of Roman Architecture - The Effects on the Modern World
The legacy of Rome’s architecture is very present in our everyday lives. All throughout the United States, buildings using Roman architecture can be found. Take our Capital Building, for example. It uses two key Roman characteristics- the arch and the dome. In France, the famous Arc de Triomphe is a standing reminder of the Romans. Superior Roman builds, such as the Colosseum, influence our modern football stadiums today, which use the same Roman vault concept to let spectators reach their seats. The Romans also were responsible for the widespread use of concrete today, which aids us in building pathways and buildings.
1.5: The Legacy of Roman Engineering - The Facts
The Romans built the best roads, bridges, and aqueducts (structure to carry water between far places) in the ancient world.
The Romans constructed more than 50,000 miles of road to connect the empire. They built the roads using layers of sand, stone, and gravel. This method was used for about the next 2000 years. Some are still in use today.
The Romans also built aqueducts to carry water from natural springs 60 miles away into the city. (wealthy homes, public baths, fountains)
The Romans also built aqueducts in other parts of the empire, such as Spain, North Africa, and Western Asia. Some are still in use today.
1.5: The Legacy of Roman Engineering - The Effects on the Modern World
The Roman achievements of the aqueduct and roads have greatly influenced our modern day freeways and highways, as well as our water systems. Take our pipe systems, for example. The idea of moving water this way, instead of by hand, was a Roman one. We advanced upon their original ideas to get water to our citizens. Another example of the Roman legacy were roads. Before Rome, roads were usually made of sand or dirt. Now, we continue to use Roman methods in creating our roads, and advanced them.
1.6: The Legacy of Roman Language and Writing - The Facts
After the fall of the empire, scholars, the Roman Catholic Church, and European nobles across the Mediterranean continued to use Latin to communicate. Church scribes recorded documents in Latin.
Latin is a very influential language, even today. Many of our modern languages, such as Italian, French, and Spanish developed from Latin. English is a Germanic language, but was heavily influenced by the French Normans, who conquered England in 1066 C.E. English is mainly derived from Latin, and we still use the Latin alphabet. (Latin=23 letters)
For example, the calendar that we use today was invented by Julius Caesar. The name of our month August honors the Roman emperor Augustus. September means, “Seventh Month”, as the Roman year started in March.
Many English words also start with Latin prefixes. (Prefix: Combination of letters at the beginning of a word that has its own meaning. If attached to a root word, it forms a new meaning.)
Many English words also come from Latin roots.
The modern world also still uses Latin prefixes. For example, on the U.S. penny, there is a statement: “E pluribus unum” which translates to “Out of many, one”
Roman numerals are also still in use. (I, V, X, L, C, and D represent 1, 10, 50, 100, 500, and 1000 in Roman numerals) For example, you can find some of these numerals on a clock (I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, and XII) or in the beginning pages in a book.
1.6: The Legacy of Roman Language and Writing - The Effects on the Modern World
In everyday life, you may say, “We need to communicate with each other to win the basketball game.” Believe it or not, but the language of the Romans, Latin, played a vital role in what you just said. The word, “communicate”, comes from the Latin prefixes of “com” and “co”, meaning “together, with”. The legacy of the Romans’ language play a crucial role in the world. Many languages, such as Italian, French, Spanish, and even English wouldn’t be around if it wasn’t for Latin. Many words in our language also come from Latin. Take the word, “military”, for example. This word comes from the Latin root “militare”, which means “to serve as a soldier”. Latin also influenced our calendar, which is based off of the one that was created by Julius Caesar. For example, the month, “August”, honor the Roman emperor Augustus Caesar.
1.7: The Legacy of Roman Philosophy - The Facts
The Romans’ philosophy (Study of wisdom, knowledge, nature, life) was greatly influenced by the Greeks, but they added their own contributions.
Stoicism, a Greek school of thought, became very popular in Rome, and many upper-class Romans adopted this philosophy.
Stoics believed that all of nature was governed by one godly intelligence, and a person’s soul was a spark of that intelligence.
Above all else, Stoics believed that the only good in life was to have a good character. (ie. values such as honesty, courage, generosity, and kindness). They prioritized the society and others around them before themselves.
1.7: The Legacy of Roman Philosophy - The Effects on the Modern World
Today, many of our values are inherited from Rome. Although many people aren’t stoics, the prize values that many stoics believed in. For example, one is the concept of selflessness. This was one of the key concepts of Stoicism, and we still emphasize putting others’ needs before ours, to an extent. We value many of the same values that the stoics of Rome valued.
1.8: The Legacy of Roman Law and Justice - The Facts
Many aspects of daily life, such as contracts, marriages, and inheritances were governed by Roman law.
Many laws in other democratic countries such as France, England, and the United States are partly based on Roman laws.
The Romans also valued the idea of justice, an idea that many countries today follow. They believed that there was a universal law of justice from nature. According to this law, every person had rights. Judges and courts had to make fair, or just, decisions. However, this law was not followed at all times. For example, slaves had much less rights and freedoms than a wealthy government official. Emperors could write laws that were unfair simply because they wanted to.
Although the Romans did not completely follow their laws, the ideas and concepts of their government, such as equal distribution of power, are used all around the world today. (ie. Declaration of Independence) Much of the US government was based upon the Roman one.
1.8: The Legacy of Roman Law and Justice - The Effects on the Modern World
Many ideas of Roman law and government are reflected back in our own government.
Both, Rome and Washington, use the idea of democracy and voting. All citizens should get an equal say in what is happening. For example, the Romans split the power in their government many ways: through the Magistrate, the Consul, the Senate, the Tribunes of the Plebs, and the General Assembly. The US splits their power into 4 groups: The Executive Branch, The Judicial Branch, The Legislative Branch, and the power of the citizens. Both governments also followed the ideas of justice; the United States has the Bill of Rights - stating the rights of all its citizens. Rome also tried to uphold this idea by having the judges and courts make fair, just, and reasonable
decisions.
1.9: The Legacy of Roman Citizenship - The Facts
At first, to a Roman citizen, a person had to come from the city-state of Rome. However, over time, Rome’s government decided grant citizenship to all free people in the empire. (ie. France, Turkey, Syria, Greece) This meant that they would all enjoy the benefits of being a citizen and all followed the same laws.
These laws are resembled in our current US government. For example, although most US citizens are born in the US, immigrants from other countries can become citizens by swearing allegiance to the United States. All citizens have the same rights and must abide by the same laws, regardless of their birthplace.