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The Romans adopted the Greek orders (styles) for columns and capitals (Doric, Ionic and Corinthian) and the Greek way of building temples. However, the also revolutionised architecture in what has been called the Roman architectural revolution or concrete revolution, which used concrete, the arch and the vault.
Although concrete had been used by other peoples before the Romans, it was used only rarely. The Romans were the first to make a large scale use of it. They were also the first to make large scale use of the barrel (simple) arch and the vaulted arch or vault (two to four intersecting arches). The arch has a great load bearing capacity and the vault is suited to building large roofs. Roman concrete was as strong but different than modern concrete. It was less fluid and had to be layered by hand. Building in concrete was quicker and cheaper than building laborious masonry walls and did not require skilled workers. These three elements enabled the Romans to go beyond the post-and-lintel construction methods of the Greeks.
The use of columns did have an influence in Roman life. The Romans continued to build temples the Greek way. They also liked to enclose their squares with quadriporticos; colonnaded porticos along the four sides of the square. The gardens of the houses of the rich were also surrounded by quadriporticos. This was modelled on the houses of rich Greeks. The Romans also still used columns for the architecture of large buildings. Their basilicas (large public buildings) had two piers (rows of columns with or without high arches at the top) along the central area of these rectangular structures which supported the roof and two aisles on along the sides of this area. At one end of the building there was an exedra (Greek) or absis (Latin). This was a Greek architectural feature, a semi-circular recess or plinth covered by a semi-dome set in the walls of a building. The architectural structure of the Roman basilica provided the model for the Christian churches of western Europe. Nowadays we call the exedra/absis apse until very recently.
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What did interest in Greek and Roman antiquity during the eighteenth century greatly influence?
painting. architecture. literature. all of the above
What has the author William Hugh Plommer written?
William Hugh Plommer has written: 'Ancient and classical architecture' -- subject(s): Ancient Architecture, Architecture, Ancient, Architecture, Greek, Architecture, Roman, Greek Architecture, Roman Architecture
Why is Roman culture called greco-Roman?
the roman borrowed from Greek religion, literature and architecture
What was Greek and roman style architecture about?
dude
Did the Greeks or Romans influence architecture such as the dome shape?
The main Greek influence has come through the way it influenced Roman architecture. Much of Renaissance architecture was influenced by Roman architecture. Brunelleschi, the great early Renaissance architect went to Rome to study Roman buildings. A big influence was the discovery of De Architecta, a text book on (Roman) architecture by Vitruvius, a Roman architect and engineer. Palladium was the father of the Palladian style which became very popular in Britain, which was based on the roman mansion. The neo-classical style was based on gthe Graeco-roman style. The dome was a great Roman achievement The Pantheon and the Hagia Sophia have been regarded as yardsticks for later domes.
How does greek architecture influence us today?
Greek civilisation was not influenced by Greek architecture. Greek architecture was a product of Greek civilisation
Does European architecture evolved from greek architecture?
Some of European architectural styles were influenced by Greco-Roman styles. The Italian Renaissance was a period of rediscovery of the classics (Romans and Greeks). Many famous architects of the time were influenced by Roman architecture, which in turn had been influenced by Greek architecture. Some of these architects had an enduring influence in Europe. This influence was also continued by the Neo-classical style of the 18th and 19th centuries. In the early Middle Ages there was also the Romanesque style which copied Roman styles. However, the mentioned styles are only some of the European styles. Some western European styles were not influenced by Greek or Roman styles, the most notable of these being the Gothic style. In Eastern Europe there were also styles that did not have a Greek influence.
What civilization inspired roman art and architecture?
greek
What influenece did the Greeks have on the Romans?
The ancient Greek culture became part of Roman culture. Romans admired the philosophy, poetry, and the prose of the ancient Greeks. The architecture in Athens for example had an influence on Roman architecture. Greek tutors even as slaves were teachers of the aristocratic Romans. The early Roman army used the Greek phalanx for a time. Most upper class Romans could speak Greek as well as Latin.
How did architecture of constantinople compare to roman architecture?
Roman architecture focused on creating inside spaces and practicality. Greek architecture as seen in Constantinople was more ornate and focused on the outside.
What impact did greek and roman architecture have on western architecture?
Renaissance architecture (14th and 15th centuries), Baroque architecture (16 & 17th centuries) and Neoclassical architecture (18th and 19th centuries) were modeled on Roman architecture.
How did greek architecture influence local architecture?
Greek architecture influenced local architecture in a few ways. This is because the Greeks started to use arches and a different way of building.
