Influence Of Roman Culture On Greek Culture
Thanh Nguyen
Dr. Cueva
HUMA 2301
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Question: What in your view were Rome’s most important contributions to the humanistic tradition? How did they differ from those of the Greeks?
Greece and Rome were two separate countries by different ethnic formed. It was not until 146 B.C., Greece was conquered by Rome, but long before that, Roman absorbed many achievements of Greek civilization. After Greece was entered into the Roman Empire, the influence of Greek civilization on Roman was tronger ever. Greek culture laid the foundation for the Roman Empire. The Roman people wanted to be like the Greek people. In my personal opinion Architecture, is one of the most important contributions that Rome has had to the humanistic tradition. The works of Roman architecture including the wall, temple shrines, palaces, theaters, triumphal …show more content…
Also in the 1st century BC, Vitruvius first to record the knowledge built into the architecture historian. Later the 1st century AD, the Roman also began to produce glass immediately after their discovery Syria. One of the architectural values of the ancient Romans expressed by the stone arch bridge. Thanks to this bridge the communication system linking the regions of the Roman Empire became favorable.
Everything from the construction of their buildings to the way they played games has influenced our culture today. The travesty, though, is that we commonly fail to realize the extent these ancient people have modeled and molded our society today. There are many ways in which our culture would not be the same without the Roman influence.
Sources
The Riddle of Ancient Roman Concrete, By David Moore, P.E., 1995, Retired Professional Engineer, Bureau of Reclamation
"Roman Art and Architecture". UCCS.edu. Archived on September 8,
Dr. Cueva
HUMA 2301
Chat #1
Question: What in your view were Rome’s most important contributions to the humanistic tradition? How did they differ from those of the Greeks?
Greece and Rome were two separate countries by different ethnic formed. It was not until 146 B.C., Greece was conquered by Rome, but long before that, Roman absorbed many achievements of Greek civilization. After Greece was entered into the Roman Empire, the influence of Greek civilization on Roman was tronger ever. Greek culture laid the foundation for the Roman Empire. The Roman people wanted to be like the Greek people. In my personal opinion Architecture, is one of the most important contributions that Rome has had to the humanistic tradition. The works of Roman architecture including the wall, temple shrines, palaces, theaters, triumphal …show more content…
Also in the 1st century BC, Vitruvius first to record the knowledge built into the architecture historian. Later the 1st century AD, the Roman also began to produce glass immediately after their discovery Syria. One of the architectural values of the ancient Romans expressed by the stone arch bridge. Thanks to this bridge the communication system linking the regions of the Roman Empire became favorable.
Everything from the construction of their buildings to the way they played games has influenced our culture today. The travesty, though, is that we commonly fail to realize the extent these ancient people have modeled and molded our society today. There are many ways in which our culture would not be the same without the Roman influence.
Sources
The Riddle of Ancient Roman Concrete, By David Moore, P.E., 1995, Retired Professional Engineer, Bureau of Reclamation
"Roman Art and Architecture". UCCS.edu. Archived on September 8,