Greek Culture: Roman Art Vs. Greek Art

Greek mythology and Roman mythology both have an importance in both ancient history and the modern world. People often confuse the two and mistake them for each other. They may be similar on paper but they are very different. Greek mythology is more original, had a bigger influence on the ancient people, and has a bigger influence on the modern world.

Ancient Greek stands in an important position in the art history. Classical and Hellenistic period are the most impressive periods of Greece. There are many values of Greek 's culture become the fundamental principle of today 's civilization especially for the weatern society. Greeks created the concept of democracy and make a huge contributions in the fields of science, literature and art. Moreover, the Greeks also imagined their gods into humans and their humans into gods. The Greek ideal is to become a perfect individual and the representation of attractive human beings. It became the focus of the artists in Greek. Greek ideal is one of the most important cultures of Greece and it has a great influence of Greek religion, philosophy and society. The art work of Archaic, Classical and Hellenistic Period have proved that Greek has achieved their lofty goals in many aspects of their civilization.

Greece is much accredited for their influence on Roman art. Greek influence spread throughout Sicily and Italy by the end of the 4th century. Greek artists were hired by Romans and ultimately the Romans adopted many of their techniques. Art for the Romans took on a completely new dimension than had for any other culture in the past. Art to them was for decoration. No longer was art a medium to express religion or love for one’s country.

Egyptians used art as a way to reflect every aspect of their lives. Sculptors were important artist, and in these different architectural sculptures, you will see how models of people and different figures were depicted in stone during the New Kingdom and Old Kingdom eras. Nikare with his Wife and Daughter is a statue that was made from limestone and paint in Egypt during the Old Kingdom era about 2420-2389 B.C or later. Stelophorous Statue of Bay made in 1294–1250 B.C is another sculpture that was also made from limestone about one thousand years apart from the other one. This statue was also made in Egypt. Both sculptures share some similarities to have been made a millennium apart, but with that also comes several differences. Although both statues as a whole may depict different things, it’s the little details in them that we don’t usually analyze in art that make them both similar.

Romans borrowed Greek gods and myths, the Greek alphabet, Greek literature, and Greek architecture and incorporated them into Roman culture.

Greek and Roman culture, although similar, are very different and interesting. Since the Romans adopted culture from the Greeks, many traditions are the same. When the Romans conquered the Hellenistic cities, they became fascinated with the idea of a Greek style of doing things. All things Greek were now considered popular. This is how much of the Greek way of life made its way into the Roman society.

Art was a big thing for both Greek and Roman culture. There were many sculptures made in both cultures. There were probably more sculptures made in Greek culture than in Roman. The sculptures were made very well. They had excellent shapes and curves in the sculptures. They held up for a very long

Their hairs were styled with long spiral tresses, and the snail curls over their forehead are favored for male figures. Kouros from Anavysos is a Greek sculpture while Augustus of Primaporta is a Roman sculpture. Both Roman and Greek are quite common in terms of their architecture and art, but when it comes down to the smaller details, they become distinctly different. Greeks are very influential and idealism.

comparing Greek and roman visual arts are hard to compare I decided to pick the temple of aphasia vs. Maison career. First a major point that shows a huge difference between those two artifacts is the pediment wherein the temple of aphasia there is no top there is one on the top of the Maison Carrie, second the columns, the columns in the temple of aphasia are in Doric order which is well known to be a Greek type of column, on the other side looking at the columns in in the mason career they are more of a composite type of columns linking it to the roman ages. Last but not least a huge way to determine which artifact is Greek and which is roman is the elements that each artifact consist of, were in elements of a Greek temple we have the stereo

Another major difference is that Ancient Rome was a city, not a country like Ancient Greece. Rome, a city in Italy, is now only about 580 square miles (www.city-data.com , Advmeg Inc.), and houses the Vatican City right in the center. Greece is a country and is roughly 50,942 square miles (www.nationencylopedia.com , Advmeg Inc.)in size. As for art, the Ancient Greek’s art is very perfect and without the flaws of humans, but the Ancient Roman’s art shows ordinary the flaws of human beings. The Ancient Greek Gods were the models for the Ancient Roman gods.

Many Roman works of art are copies of what was originally Greek. Even the art that is considered to be originally Roman had strong influences from Greece (Sayre 180). When it comes to portrait busts, the Romans and Greek were similar in wanting a naturalistic appearance. However, the Romans took it one step further. They tried to be even more realistic, by showing every facial imperfection.

In the beginning of the Imperial period, Roman people started to achieve the significant architecture originally. Since, Romans admired on the Ancient Greek art, Roman architecture was combined with different aspects and elements of the style from the classical architecture including Etruscan architecture and Greek architecture. In fact, both of these architecture styles are called classical architecture. Furthermore, Romans added their own

Greek artists focused on creating artistic pieces, regardless of how accurately real that it was. Since Greek Art had a variety of art, they were separated into three categories: Mycenaean, geometric, archaic, and the Hellenistic period. Roman artists focused on realism and portrait making. Art was valued in Roman households as aesthetically pleasing decorative objects.

Ancient Rome’s culture has existed throughout the almost 1200- year history of the civilization of Ancient Rome. Ancient Rome adapted most of their culture from their neighbors the Greeks and Etruscans. Ancient Rome culture has been affecting our modern world from colosseums and satre, for entertainment, to the name of Roman gods, for constellations. In Ancient Rome their entertainment included gladiator fighting and Roman Theater. Ancient Rome’s arts were greatly influenced on the art Ancient Greece. Sculpture played an important role on Roman daily life; they would symbol honor, power, and wealth. Homes of the Roman people were often filled with paintings called (frescos) which were directly painted on walls. Most of Ancient Rome’s culture and Arts has affected our modern world and daily life.

Artists created their own unique style in Greek culture and with the creation of the Roman Empire, Greek artwork had been spread throughout the region. When the empire eventually split and faded from existence, Greek artwork had left its mark on the remaining civilizations. Because Byzantium had arisen from the ashes of the Roman Empire, Byzantine artwork incorporated aspects of Greek art within their own artwork. The purpose of this investigation is to compare and contrast art in ancient Greece and Byzantium. Recognizing the similarities and differences between two related cultures is vital in understanding the evolution of art from one culture to another. Within this investigation designs/patterns and