columns with plain molded capitals and no base. Ionic capitals were decorated with a pair of scrolls‚ known as volutes. Corinthian capitals‚ the most ornate‚ were decorated with an inverted bell-shaped arrangement of leaves. Prime examples include the Parthenon and Erectheum‚ in Athens. From 100 B.C. to A.D. 365‚ the Romans‚ like the Greeks‚ built many magnificent buildings‚ including temples‚ baths‚ basilicas‚ theaters‚ amphitheaters‚ bridges‚ aqueducts‚ and triumphal arches. The materials‚ however‚ differed
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Importance of Ancient Works of Art Artwork has and still remains a very important part of people’s lives. The visual and performing arts allow people to express their beliefs and feelings in an open manor. People have been doing this for over 30‚000 years. Since most art expresses the feelings and beliefs of a person‚ the art also express much of their culture. Historians and students can learn from this artwork about a certain culture. Most prehistoric and ancient cultures do not have many
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"equity" or top. The Greeks and Romans out this design by creating five more types of columns to support their many civilian buildings and religious temples. The Romans also borrowed from the Etruscan arch design to create the dome. Doric column Parthenon in Athens‚ Greece‚ was built in the fifth century BC as a temple to Athena‚ goddess of wisdom‚ and is one of the most famous examples of Greek Doric style. A Doric column is wide with parallel vertical grooves and a plain stone top. The Greeks used
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The Persian War was all about city-states of the west‚ the Asian minor revolted in 499b.c Athens aided the revolts that broke out. Darius (son) crushed the revolt of the Asian minor. The Battle of Marathon happened. Xerxes (grandson) was the army and the naval attack for them back in that time. He was in the battle of Thermopylae- 480b.c Sparta only had 300 men against the 6‚000 Greek (Persians) the Persians military was a victory of Sparta. The importance of the Greek victories was they had the
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my students years in Greece and to get American high education‚ in order always have a possibility to realize some projects in USA.In the beginning I wanted to study International law and in future to work on project " returning the Marbles of Parthenon from London" . One day my roommate took to admission office of her school‚ where I have got a nice conversation after which I have decided to apply for college. This event gave a beginning to the series of other events‚ that are making impact to
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All cultures are built off of some type of belief. This belief influences daily life in the culture. It sets common rules and guide lines in which the people should act. The belief also influences activities and architecture. The beliefs make the culture thrive. This is true for the Ancient Greek culture. Their culture relied on their Gods. This is also known as Greek Mythology. Greek mythology had a huge influence on the Ancient Greek culture. The Ancient Greece civilization started on the island
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architecture is seen in most of Greece and also in Italy. In terms of formality‚ the Doric style was more formal; whereas‚ the Ionic style was more decorative and relaxed. An example of Greek architecture that is done in the Doric style is the Parthenon. In contrast‚ an example of Greek architecture done in the Ionic style would be the Temple of Athena Nike. Roman architecture was considered to be more advanced in both design and engineering. Roman architecture used three types of columns. The
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The Contributions to the Western Civilization Ashley Stewart 5/1/11 Professor Hammond Strayer University The Hebrews‚ Greeks‚ and Romans‚ have made great contributions to develop the Western Civilization. The legacy that they’ve left was religion‚ knowledge‚ and government. The Hebrews contributed the religious aspect‚ the Greeks contributed knowledge and government‚ and the Romans contributed one must have an understanding of the ancient Greek culture‚ or else considered governing
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corner there are things to remind us their great art and give an essence of ancient times. Pantheon‚ Vatican Museum‚ etc. However I will state my opposition regarding Colosseum‚ due to its inhuman utility. Since my home country is Greece I consider Parthenon as the most famous buildings of ancient times. But Greece is full of these kinds of buildings all with their own special meaning. My question regarding the ancient civilizations is‚ if Rome and Greece hadn’t influenced the world with their art how
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Ancient Greek Religious Temples. By: Sydney Fry Thesis The Greek religious temples were very important to the ancient Greek people because they were used to worship the gods. Why were the greek religious temples so important? Why were greek religious temples so important? In ancient greece‚ greek gods were the way of explaining life. They believed that the gods took care of them after they died so the temples acted as homes for the gods. Since the gods lived forever the temple
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