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Art of Ancient Rome - 3/01/09

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Roman art, the type that was used in ancient times, is still practiced today. We see the basic principles of their art in our architecture, our statuary, all forms of art.
Roman art came from Etruscan art. It is also closely related to Greek art. One difference is that Greek art was interested in ideals; perfection, proportions, and beauty. Whereas Roman art and sculpture was kind of like painting a portrait. Meaning, they were interested in making it look exactly like the person, especially if they were famous or help some sort of power.
Pottery was another form of art. Britishmuseum.org says that Rome developed a very unique style of pottery. Most pottery had a shiny, reddish finish to it. This finish was called "terra sigillata", which literally means "sealed or slipped clay." Some pottery ranged in color. Such as; black, grey, yellow, brown and, as mentioned, red.
Another form of art was their friezes. Friezes are wall decorations, in a sense. They are carve directly into stone. At that time, they usually them in ancient ruins of important government buildings.
were portraits of great leaders. Sometimes they were portraits of battles and wars. They are usually carved into great temples or we can find The accurate and unique beauty of Roman art is what makes it a lasting pleasure. Today, we can find find remainders of Roman art in Ancient Rome's ruins, places such as the Colosseum, and even in museums. Yet, the true beauty of Roman art lies in its last architecture.

How did the Greeks change architecture for the following generations?

The Greeks were said to be the masters of art and architecture. The Greeks not only created beautiful works but they revolutionized architecture for following generations. With examples such as the Parthenon and a few of the temples, who wouldn't want to follow in the footsteps of these mastermind architects?

One example is in the pillars they used to support their buildings. Many college campuses and government buildings have these kinds of columns at their entrances, just as the Greeks had done. A perfect example would be our capitol or the White House. Both structures have jagged pillars holding up themselves.

Another example is the use of marble. Before that time, the main building material was a stone found in the mountains or one made of a mud – clay type mixture. The Greeks really introduced marble in to the building world. Most of todays prominent structures are made of marble.

The last example is the friezes carved into the temples in Greece. These friezes are found all over Greece, Egypt, and parts of Europe. Many can be found in college campuses all over the country, along with government buildings and museums and other places such as those.

As you can see, Greek architecture has made quite an impact on the way buildings and structures such as have been designed today. From college campuses to government buildings to ancient temples, the Greeks took part in it all, one way or another.