How Did Greek Culture Influence European Art And Culture
The Development of Greek and Roman art, architecture, culture and its Influence on the history of European art and culture through the centuries.
HUM 110
Giants of the Arts
Instructor Mallory Pearce
11/12/2013
Have you ever wondered where the beautiful paintings and the magnificent buildings we see in our cities come from? All of these wonderful books and scriptures of knowledge come from civilizations we call and recognize today as ancient Greece and Rome. There are many phenomenal people who helped change society to what it is today. These individuals probably had no idea that they would become known as great artists, sculptures and architects.
The Development of Greek and Roman art. Art has become more of an important factor in our world today. We use art to express our feelings and sometimes to help explain the history of our civilization. Early Greek art was created somewhere around the mid fifth century. Egyptians played an important role in the upbringing of art as we know of it today. Over time, Rome developed their own interpretation and style of creating masterpieces. In the past, art was seen as a way to symbolize the leaders and figures of power. Like Egypt during the pharaoh times, Greece followed their beliefs in the many Gods for example; Ares was known to many as the …show more content…
The ancient Greeks built many buildings in which some were small and many were large in size. Rome created the same concept except their buildings such as the coliseums’ were seen as miraculous. Still today, some of these buildings are left standing. While others may have been destroyed or damaged during the many wars throughout time. There are no words that explain or describe the knowledge and work that the many architects used during the different eras. These methods are still used today and they are still trying to be manipulated to their own
HUM 110
Giants of the Arts
Instructor Mallory Pearce
11/12/2013
Have you ever wondered where the beautiful paintings and the magnificent buildings we see in our cities come from? All of these wonderful books and scriptures of knowledge come from civilizations we call and recognize today as ancient Greece and Rome. There are many phenomenal people who helped change society to what it is today. These individuals probably had no idea that they would become known as great artists, sculptures and architects.
The Development of Greek and Roman art. Art has become more of an important factor in our world today. We use art to express our feelings and sometimes to help explain the history of our civilization. Early Greek art was created somewhere around the mid fifth century. Egyptians played an important role in the upbringing of art as we know of it today. Over time, Rome developed their own interpretation and style of creating masterpieces. In the past, art was seen as a way to symbolize the leaders and figures of power. Like Egypt during the pharaoh times, Greece followed their beliefs in the many Gods for example; Ares was known to many as the …show more content…
The ancient Greeks built many buildings in which some were small and many were large in size. Rome created the same concept except their buildings such as the coliseums’ were seen as miraculous. Still today, some of these buildings are left standing. While others may have been destroyed or damaged during the many wars throughout time. There are no words that explain or describe the knowledge and work that the many architects used during the different eras. These methods are still used today and they are still trying to be manipulated to their own