Greek and Roman Cultures

Greek Culture Greek and Roman Culture Roman Culture
Art Greek Temple Architecture was an important form of art in Early Greece. The Greeks developed three architectural systems/orders known as the Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian. Each one was distinctive in its style and design.

Greek Pottery was another important form of art in Early Greece. The paintings on the pottery found from early Greece has survived for centuries and these pieces give a glimpse into the culture and lives of Early Greece.

Sculpture consisted of small figurines and life-size statutes (such as the Statue of Kouros). Sculptures were created using marble, limestone, stone, and other materials. The sculptures created told stories of Heroes, Gods, Mythical Creatures, Important Events, and the culture of Greece. Greek Art and Sculpture derived from Romans. Roman Statues were developed from copying the art from the Greeks. Statues were made of gods and important leaders. Their statues showed a great sense of skill and originality.

Roman sculptures were designed for the purpose of telling the significant history of the culture.
Besides the sculptures, statues, and paintings in Rome, Mosaics were also popular. Mosaics were made with geometric shapes of stone and placed in different shapes to create the desired look.
Geography Greece is a peninsula that is composed of even smaller peninsulas on its land. The land also is covered with mountains. This landform made it difficult for people to get around the land, which is why many relied on using boats. Both Greece and Rome consisted of hills and mountains.

Greece and Rome are both peninsulas which are shallow and easy to cross. Rome is located close to the Mediterranean Sea. The land was very abundant due to the location near the sea and also the volcanic mountains in this area. The two mountains, the Alps