How Did Greek Architecture Influence The Development Of Roman Architecture

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The romans were known for their advancement in many areas of knowledge such as math, science, art, and engineering. They were especially more developed, than those who came before them (the Greeks and Egyptian), in architecture and interior design. Ancient roman architecture is greatly inspired by the legacy of the Greeks. It’s also considered to be a more advanced continuation of the Greek era. Roman architecture flourished from 400 BCE- 400 CE. It did not only take place in Rome, but included most of Western Europe, Mediterranean countries, northern Africa, and some Middle Eastern countries. Some modern day countries are Portugal, Spain, France, and United Kingdom. The Romans were known to be grand and extravagant and enjoyed beauty and all aspects of life. From the designs and architecture it showed they valued the esthetics of life. Furthermore, This era introduced new developments and…show more content…
Architecture during this era reflected the social changes since the Roman Empire was expanding and had a lot of power. They created new structures because the needs of the population. Architects focused on creating buildings that purposed for entertainment such as the amphitheaters and structures that had a higher purpose; such as temples for worshipping. The romans also wanted luxury so their grand homes were built along with other structures. Architects during that time mastered techniques and styles from the Greek era. From the Greeks, they took inspiration from the columns (Doric, ionic and Corinthian) and developed a few more known as Tuscan order and Composite order. Moreover, romans developed some of the most important architectural techniques, such as the arch, domes, vaults, and concrete. Using these techniques, designers were able to create some of the greatest buildings known to us today. An amazing example of a famous roman building using these techniques is the

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