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This 7 page paper discusses Roman and modern architecture and compares the two; it argues that we can trace Roman influence on today’s buildings. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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about Roman architecture is that its still inspiring architects today. That is, its possible to trace the influence of Rome in some of todays buildings. Ancient Roman architecture was based
on "ancient rituals, beliefs and practices"; that is, the Romans "used their rites as their architectural inspiration" ("Ancient Roman Architecture: Classic Elegance that Transcends Modern Frivolities"-hereafter "Ancient Roman Architecture"). They
borrowed from the art of all social classes, from "kings to tradesmen to slaves" ("Ancient Roman Architecture"). The use of rites as a basis for their designs helps to explain
why both the Roman arenas and the basilicas that were built later were "adorned by Christian art" ("Ancient Roman Architecture"). The Romans made great use of marbles in their construction,
a practice that is clearly visible in their government buildings and temples of worship ("Ancient Roman Architecture"). In large part this was because the "first Roman architects were priests ...
[who] wanted to build a place befitting of divine commands" ("Ancient Roman Architecture"). Other influences on Roman architecture came from the Etruscans and Greeks, which meant that in addition to
the marble of the temples and government buildings, many of the other structures were constructed of plaster and brick ("Ancient Roman Architecture"). Ancient Roman architecture also used the arch extensively,
as well as semicircular or oval structures, such as theaters and arenas ("Ancient Roman Architecture"). Roman theaters were semicircular, with "a high stage building adjoined to a semicircular orchestra as
well as a seating area" ("Ancient Roman Architecture"). These are in contrast to the earlier Greek theaters which were usually built to take advantage of natural features of the landscape
("Ancient Roman Architecture"). Because the Romans built in an elliptical shape, they were able to build arenas in the heart of their cities; the Colosseum (also spelled Coliseum) in
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