mes in pictures. Greek architecture has modeled western architecture in many ways. This is because the Greeks and Romans had an incredibly beautiful way of doing work. The reason it was efficient was because the architecture was also stable and kept buildings up ad strong for long periods of time. For example most buildings in Washington, D.C. Have pillar like designs. There are many different styles. •Katie Cutrone and Alyssa Herrmann Columns The Romans modified Grecian Doric columns by adding a separate base and more…
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over time of conquered battles won by the romans whose culture forced its way through Britain. 55 BC was the first attack on Britain by Roman Emperor Julius Ceaser. It was then in 54 BC Julius Ceaser came back but with Cassivellaunus a famous Chieftain and had invaded once again. The intentions of firstly ever coming to Britain were simply to explore nature and land, but ever so quickly the Britain’s absorbed the Roman Culture. From art to religion the Roman culture began to spread. Tacitus is a…
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of the roman empire, baths in ancient Roman Cities often consisted of large complexes with rooms to educate, relax, and talk with others as well as bathe. Baths were also a major contributor to the creation of classical dome structures. Due to the need for huge spaces open for lots of people to walk around and bathe. The origins of baths can be traced back to the Greeks, who had “hip-baths”. Hip baths consisted of an area of water where one could bath the lower half of their body. The romans expanded…
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The dark ages after the decline of the romans and before the renaissance were not as dark as portrayed. Science and western thinking prevailed, flourished and lived harmoniously with religion. The dark ages are relative to whom you are speaking. To the inhabitants of what is now the islands of the United Kingdom and those in the north and west of Europe, times were normal. Civilizations closer to the equator called these northern folks barbarians which insinuates the slow ascension to modernization…
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During the Renaissance the grip of the church loosened up on the people and there was a new found interest in the classical era, people would look back to the Greeks and the Romans, and admire their progressiveness and their society, they used this era as an example on how to live and make a departure from the medieval age. Art was used to help this progression evolve and bring individualism to men and women. I do not believe it was a radical departure from the Middle Ages, instead, I believe it…
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the modern world, the majority of the United States are Christian as Christianity emerge from Roman Catholic Churches influences. Language also had a tremendous contribution to the world, the language Latin, French, Spanish, Italians, Portuguese, and Romanians were originated from Rome. The Roman's alphabet is also still used today in multiple languages such as English and Vietnamese. The principle of Roman law endures forming the basis in many Europe countries including the United States of America…
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The Late Roman gallery had some other intriguing pieces, such as the “Sarcophagus panel with Medusa and theater masks Roman AD 140-170.” The Medusa sarcophagi captured Medusa head with two sad theater masks, the details were craved in relief which included garlands, flowing ribbons, birds eating grapes. Nearly all Roman sarcophagi were craved in this style. Nearby I spotted another sarcophagi piece “Sarcophagus panel with Endymion and Selene Roman AD 210. This piece captures the story of the love…
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Shane Christie Assignment 2 Classical Architecture the Foundation of a New Nation After the revolution ended, the newly independent American’s wanted to create their own culture distinct from the British culture they had just escaped. This included the clothes they wore, the literature they read, the artwork, music, and furniture. The most visual of the changes is the architecture in the buildings that were being built. In order to show their new power and potential they had as a country, American’s…
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for civilizations around the globe as well as individuals in their daily lives. Humans tend to make the same mistake over and over again. The Great Roman Empire that surivived for over 2000 years left exquisite remains that stand the earth to this day. The Roman scribes and literature is still studied by historians and philosophers. Indeed, the Roman Empire made it presence known in the world. But like any great empire, the inevitability of its decline and crumble is absolutely certain. The major…
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