When comparing Greek and Roman architecture and design we see many similarities as well as differences. Greek culture and society came into fruition roughly 1250 years before the rise of the Roman Empire and Roman artisans were strongly influenced by their Greek predecessors. However‚ the Greeks were not without their own influences. Egyptian building styles and art were refined by the Greeks as seen in their use of column and lintel construction. It is notable that influence from Persia and the Ancient
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Religion The Greeks believed in many gods‚ they believed that all the gods were descendants of Gaia (earth) and Uranos (sky)‚ and they had supernatural powers but human qualities as well‚ for instance‚ they would fall in love‚ get married‚ have children and even participated in war. The greatest buildings the Greeks built were temples in honour of the gods‚ but only priests were allowed inside. Special rituals for their gods were held outside. One of these great temples were the Parthenon‚ built
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Essay #1 The Palace of Knossos‚ a Minoan mud brick and timber structure on a shallow stone foundation‚ featuring a central courtyard‚ was constructed on an acropolis. It was a place for rulers to reside‚ shrines for religious ceremonies to be worshipped‚ the industrial production of objects‚ and administrative duties. Ample hallways‚ stairways‚ chambers‚ and light wells supplemented the ambitiously built structure. There were plenty of columns to mark he four awe inspiring entrance passages
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and get to know especially the Ancient Egypt. The architecture of Ancient Egypt is one of the most influential civilizations throughout history‚ which included their pyramids‚ temples‚ tombs and palaces. Besides of their architecture‚ the culture of the Egyptian is also very fascinating. Their religion affects how the buildings are designed and built. Culture becomes the main reason of how the buildings look like even after their period. The Greek culture is somehow influenced by the ancient Egyptian
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Although the Romans were significantly influenced by the Greeks‚ they did in fact make many of their own architectural discoveries that allowed them to build massive buildings‚ extensive roadways‚ and amazing aqueducts. Indeed‚ the Romans are the masters of modern architecture‚ with their inventions of both concrete and the arch ultimately changing the face of the world. The True Arch: While the Greeks use arches‚ they did not use it for their structures‚ except for drainage systems and tunnels
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Almost everything that happened in ancient Greece influenced us‚ but art and architecture is the area the Greeks made the biggest contribution. To begin with‚ the ancient Greeks influenced the way many of the sculptures are today. The sculptures that were men were called Kouroi‚ the women were called Korai. Back in ancient Greece the sculptors began to create and sculpt their statues in more relaxed postures. Occasionally‚ they constructed their sculptures in an action scene. Sculptors oftenly were
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Greek Architecture in Boston My first discovery of classical architecture was made the moment I stepped outside my apartment‚ as my building has two Doric columns framing the front door. As I meandered over the hill and across the Common I realized exactly how prevalent classical architecture really is. Elements of classical architecture can be found on almost every building in the old residential neighborhoods and many commercial buildings feature columns and arches as well. I saw all three
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Greek vs. Roman Architecture Greek and Roman Architecture are both forms of classical architecture. These two classical architectural influences are closely associated with one another as Greek and Roman civilizations rose following each other. Though they are closely associated with one another they each have their own unique characteristics that help distinguish them from one another. Ancient Greek architects strove for precision and excellence of workmanship that has influenced the architecture
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Greek and Roman architecture gave us remarkable images in history. Romans continued and developed the heritage of the architects of the Greek civilization‚ and the Romans had all respect for their traditions and the established architectural orders‚ especially the Corinthian order‚ this was proved as it was seen in many of their huge buildings. Both of these groups showed how their own structural creations to define their perfections. The Greeks biased to the post and lintel construction‚ while the
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innovative and revolutionary culture of the Greeks is a very broad subject to say the least. The Greeks have more than enough to brag about‚ but there is one thing that the Greeks did best in my opinion. This is the field of architecture. Architecture is a way of expression that has been used by many cultures and civilizations over thousands of years. The Greek culture is by far the most beautiful and mathematically advanced culture in the field of architecture in the B.C.E. era. For a civilization
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