Roman Architecture Research Paper

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The Ancient World was a period in which The Greek and The Roman Empire built colossal buildings which in turn marked their legacy within the stone. From 400BC to 500AD various structures were created which not only were unrivalled in detail and aesthetic appearance but were also structurally sound and to this day many of which still stand tall. These buildings were not the only things that are admired, the way that they arranged and organised them was also something very special.
The Greeks built beautiful temples such as the Parthenon for their Gods; as a result the main focus of the building was its exterior aesthetics. This is because they believed that beauty was a resembling feature of the Gods. I think that this religious drive is what helped give them the patience to create and design such remarkable buildings of such fine precision and geometry. In terms of interior design there is none, the temple is there simple as a shelter for the Gods no one else went inside. On the other hand The Romans built their building with the intention of entertainment; their most famous example of this is the Pantheon. The Romans were so obsessed with entertainment, from gladiator contests and chariot races to musical plays and ballets. This meant that the Romans had to design many of their
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Hagia Sophia in Istanbul is a great example. The form of architecture is known as Byzantine Architecture and the second iteration of the Hagia Sophia is one of the greatest surviving examples. The building was a church and consists of many levels, arched openings and domes. I believe these features were used to create a very unique lighting experience for everyone inside when they are worshiping. It also has made the building’s exterior look very