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Chapter 9 Section 1

Roman Culture

  • Roman culture was greatly influenced by the Greeks
  • Greeks loved to talk about new ideas. To the Romans, ideas were only important if they could save everyday problems.

Life in Ancient Rome

Roman Art

  • The Romans admired Greek art and Architecture.
  • It was common for Romans to have Greek style statues in their homes.
  • Difference... Greek style sculptures were made to look like perfect people. Roman sculpture had flaws.

Roman Sculpture

Greek sculpture

Roman Architecture

  • Modified the Greek-style of architecture.
  • Romans were the first to use arches and domes.
  • Vault --- Curved ceiling
  • Romans were the first people to use concrete. This is one reason many buildings are still standing in Rome.
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