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Monumental is anything large and there are numerous examples of monumental Roman architecture. The Colosseum and the Pantheon are two examples, as are the various arches such as the Arch of Titus and the Arch of Constantine. The remains of Hadrian's villa and Hadrian's tomb also would fall into the monumental category.
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Roman borrowed much of its architecture from?
Greece :)
What was Greek and roman style architecture about?
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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 is the building from the Renaissance similar to the building from ancient rome?
The architecture of the Renaissance (as well as the sculpture) was modelled on Roman architecture. The term renaissance means rebirth and refers to the rebirth of interests in the classics (the Romans and the Greeks) which started in Italy in the 14th century and then spread around Europe. The use of Roman models for architecture was further stimulated by the rediscovery of a textbook of Roman architecture by an ancient Roman architect, Vitruvius.
Why did many Americans admire greek and roman architecture?
It is not just the many Americans. It is also many Europeans. Greek and, especially, Roman architecture became the model for European architecture from the 14th to the early 20th century. They were the model of Renaissance architecture (14th and 16th century), Baroque architecture (17th and 18th centuries) and Neoclassical architecture (18th to early 20th century). European settlers took the Neoclassical style to America and the interest in Renaissance and Baroque architecture.
What is Roman architecture?
Monumental is anything large and there are numerous examples of monumental Roman architecture. The Colosseum and the Pantheon are two examples, as are the various arches such as the Arch of Titus and the Arch of Constantine. The remains of Hadrian's villa and Hadrian's tomb also would fall into the monumental category.
What are the differences between the roman architecture and Sassanian architecture?
Gothic and Roman architecture are similar:
What did the Sumerians develop that other civilizations borrowed?
Cities, writing, the wheel, monumental architecture.
What were the Byzantines style of art and architecture?
LArge dome,thick walls,heavy and bulky appearance with a series of smaller domes
What term or topic would be relevant to a discussion of monumental architecture in the ancient world?
Ziggurat
Would the Pantheon count as roman architecture?
Yes, the Pantheon would not only count as Roman architecture, but it would count as a masterpiece of Roman architecture.
How are Greek and Roman architecture similar?
There were many Greek city-states established i Italy before Rome expanded to take over the peninsula (eg Naples was Greek, name came from the Greek nea = new, polis = city). When the Romans absorbed these cities, it also absorbed much of their culture, including architecture.
Which is one of the revolutionary in roman architecture?
Some of the revolutionary developments in Roman architecture were:amphitheatersaqueductsbathsbridgescircusesdamsdomesharborstemples
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
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.
Which is one of the revolutionary developments in Roman architecture?
Some of the revolutionary developments in Roman architecture were:amphitheatersaqueductsbathsbridgescircusesdamsdomesharborstemples
What is one of the revolutionary developments in Roman architecture?
Some of the revolutionary developments in Roman architecture were:amphitheatersaqueductsbathsbridgescircusesdamsdomesharborstemples
