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It is hard to tell how the Romans adapted Greek styles to suit their needs. The main feature was how deeply they were influenced by the Greeks of southern Italy in their archaic (early) period and the Greeks of mainland Greece in their classical period. With regard to architecture and sculpture there was a fusion of Greek styles, existing Roman traditions and artistic influence from other peoples who lived in the Roman Empire. The Romans developed into a multicultural people how were happy to be influenced by the peoples they came into contact with.
Greek influence started very early on in Roman history. The Greeks established colonies (settlements) in southern Italy in the 8th and 7th century BC. Being a more advanced civilisation, their arrival had a big impact on all the Italic peoples they came in contact with during the archaic (early) period. This led to the adoption and adaptation of the western Greek alphabet by all Italic peoples, including the Latins (the Romans were Latins). Greek motifs for pottery decoration and Greek architectural styles were adopted by the Etruscans. Etruscan civilisation arose out of trade with and influence by these Greeks in what has been called the orientalising period. Recent archaeological evidence has shown that the archaic Latins were also involved in this process and that there was influence from the Greeks of Cumae (a Greek city near Naples) as well as the Etruscans. This is not surprising as both were neighbours. In the 6th century BC the Romans started using the books of the Sibylline who were Greek oracles, some of whom lived in Cumae in Italy.
Greek influence on the Romans continued past the archaic period. During the Second Punic War (218-202 BC) they 'imported' Cybele (whom they called Magna Mater, Great Mother) a Greek goddess because the sibylline oracles said that with this Rome could defeat Carthage. The Romans also adopted the Greek god Apollo, who was an oracular god; that is he was the god of the oracles.
Influence from the Greeks of mainland Greece increased. By the time the Romans became involved in mainland Greece in the third century BC, the Roman elites had already become Hellenised (absorbed Greek culture). The elites looked up to the Greeks. Their education was both in Latin and Greek and they were fluent in Greek. The highest stage in their education was a stay in Greece to study Greek philosophy. The earliest educators in Rome were Greeks. In Rome there were Greek libraries as well as Latin ones. The Romans adopted some Greek gods and linked their gods to the Greek ones. They also absorbed much of Greek mythology. Roman architecture and sculpture were based on Greek models; hence the term Greco-Roman art, and Greek artists were highly praised in Rome.
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∙ 12y agoThey didn't. The Romans never adapted to Greek civilization nor to any other civilization. They made the other civilizations adapt to them.
They didn't. The Romans never adapted to Greek civilization nor to any other civilization. They made the other civilizations adapt to them.
They didn't. The Romans never adapted to Greek civilization nor to any other civilization. They made the other civilizations adapt to them.
They didn't. The Romans never adapted to Greek civilization nor to any other civilization. They made the other civilizations adapt to them.
They didn't. The Romans never adapted to Greek civilization nor to any other civilization. They made the other civilizations adapt to them.
They didn't. The Romans never adapted to Greek civilization nor to any other civilization. They made the other civilizations adapt to them.
They didn't. The Romans never adapted to Greek civilization nor to any other civilization. They made the other civilizations adapt to them.
They didn't. The Romans never adapted to Greek civilization nor to any other civilization. They made the other civilizations adapt to them.
They didn't. The Romans never adapted to Greek civilization nor to any other civilization. They made the other civilizations adapt to them.
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∙ 10y agoHow did the ancient Romans adapt to their land
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∙ 12y agoThey didn't. The Romans never adapted to Greek civilization nor to any other civilization. They made the other civilizations adapt to them.
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What is somethings describing some of the ways the Romans adapted and adopted Greek culture to form Greco-Roman culture?
Just like how Hawaiians adopted English and American cultures and traditions, the Romans liked Greek culture and adaptability, and in return, the Greeks admired Rome's military power. It was most likely that some Greeks moved to Rome and some people copied some traditions.
Why did rome borrow ideas from greek?
Roman culture and language was inferior to that of the Greeks.
What is the impact of art in Rome?
The Romans were fascinated and influenced by the Greek culture. They admired the art and literature of the Greeks and introduced them in Rome. They brought the Greek paintings and sculptures into Rome and imitated them. They also imitated the Greek poems and literature. Art and literature were the most important of the Greek culture.
What new Mediterranean power conquered and absorbed Greek culture?
Rome.
How did the Greeks influence the Romans even before Greece conquered rome itself?
You have your history a little mixed up. Greece never conquered Rome. Rome conquered Greece. However the Romans were influenced by Greek ideas although they always adapted them to their Roman culture. A prime example of this is in the Roman republic which was loosely based upon the Greek system of voting. The Romans liked the idea of citizens selecting their rulers, but not the way it was done in Athens, so they formulated their own system of voting.You have your history a little mixed up. Greece never conquered Rome. Rome conquered Greece. However the Romans were influenced by Greek ideas although they always adapted them to their Roman culture. A prime example of this is in the Roman republic which was loosely based upon the Greek system of voting. The Romans liked the idea of citizens selecting their rulers, but not the way it was done in Athens, so they formulated their own system of voting.You have your history a little mixed up. Greece never conquered Rome. Rome conquered Greece. However the Romans were influenced by Greek ideas although they always adapted them to their Roman culture. A prime example of this is in the Roman republic which was loosely based upon the Greek system of voting. The Romans liked the idea of citizens selecting their rulers, but not the way it was done in Athens, so they formulated their own system of voting.You have your history a little mixed up. Greece never conquered Rome. Rome conquered Greece. However the Romans were influenced by Greek ideas although they always adapted them to their Roman culture. A prime example of this is in the Roman republic which was loosely based upon the Greek system of voting. The Romans liked the idea of citizens selecting their rulers, but not the way it was done in Athens, so they formulated their own system of voting.You have your history a little mixed up. Greece never conquered Rome. Rome conquered Greece. However the Romans were influenced by Greek ideas although they always adapted them to their Roman culture. A prime example of this is in the Roman republic which was loosely based upon the Greek system of voting. The Romans liked the idea of citizens selecting their rulers, but not the way it was done in Athens, so they formulated their own system of voting.You have your history a little mixed up. Greece never conquered Rome. Rome conquered Greece. However the Romans were influenced by Greek ideas although they always adapted them to their Roman culture. A prime example of this is in the Roman republic which was loosely based upon the Greek system of voting. The Romans liked the idea of citizens selecting their rulers, but not the way it was done in Athens, so they formulated their own system of voting.You have your history a little mixed up. Greece never conquered Rome. Rome conquered Greece. However the Romans were influenced by Greek ideas although they always adapted them to their Roman culture. A prime example of this is in the Roman republic which was loosely based upon the Greek system of voting. The Romans liked the idea of citizens selecting their rulers, but not the way it was done in Athens, so they formulated their own system of voting.You have your history a little mixed up. Greece never conquered Rome. Rome conquered Greece. However the Romans were influenced by Greek ideas although they always adapted them to their Roman culture. A prime example of this is in the Roman republic which was loosely based upon the Greek system of voting. The Romans liked the idea of citizens selecting their rulers, but not the way it was done in Athens, so they formulated their own system of voting.You have your history a little mixed up. Greece never conquered Rome. Rome conquered Greece. However the Romans were influenced by Greek ideas although they always adapted them to their Roman culture. A prime example of this is in the Roman republic which was loosely based upon the Greek system of voting. The Romans liked the idea of citizens selecting their rulers, but not the way it was done in Athens, so they formulated their own system of voting.
Why did so much of roman culture have so much greek flavor?
The Romans were so influenced by Greek culture because many who immigrated to Italy were Greek and so brought their religion and culture to Italy and developed it mixed with the previous settlers. A classic example/myth of this is the story of Romulus and Remus.
How did the Greek culture conquer Rome?
It didn't conquer Rome. Many upper class Romans were impressed with Greek culture and adopted aspects of it to supplement their own staid one.
What is somethings describing some of the ways the Romans adapted and adopted Greek culture to form Greco-Roman culture?
Just like how Hawaiians adopted English and American cultures and traditions, the Romans liked Greek culture and adaptability, and in return, the Greeks admired Rome's military power. It was most likely that some Greeks moved to Rome and some people copied some traditions.
Where did the Romans get their culture from?
Rome grew up on Etruscan and Latin culture, until the made contact with the Greek culture, first with the Greek cities in southern Italy, then in Sicily , and more so when they moved into Greece. Most of the aristocracy of Rome were philhellene (loved things Greek) though they didn't think much of the Greeks as people - easy beats and slaves. They looted the Greek world pretty thoroughly for artifacts, and copied its building, philosophy, rhetoric and arts.
Which explains why Hellenistic culture spread so widely in the centuries following Alexanders death?
Rome adopted many Greek cultural elements, which spread during its conquests.
Why was the fall of rome a factor in the influence in the decline of greek culture?
.Rome had annexed Greece and absorbed much of its culture
Why did rome borrow ideas from greek?
Roman culture and language was inferior to that of the Greeks.
With the fall of Rome the influence of which culture faded?
Greek
What is the impact of art in Rome?
The Romans were fascinated and influenced by the Greek culture. They admired the art and literature of the Greeks and introduced them in Rome. They brought the Greek paintings and sculptures into Rome and imitated them. They also imitated the Greek poems and literature. Art and literature were the most important of the Greek culture.
What new Mediterranean power conquered and absorbed Greek culture?
Rome.
The influence of Greek culture faded when?
The influence of Greek culture faded when the Roman Empire rose to power in the Mediterranean. Romans adopted and adapted many aspects of Greek culture, but over time developed their own unique identity that eventually diluted the impact of Greek cultural influence.
Who was the greatest influence upon Republican Rome?
Undoubtably the Greeks. Once Rome made contact with Magna Gracia they completley adopted their culture.
