“While the arch was known to cultures such as Mesopotamians, the Egyptians, and the Greeks, it was the Romans who perfected it, evidently learning its principles from the Etruscans but developing those principles further” (Sayre p.198). Later it is seen where the Romans invented concrete thus setting their art apart from Greek art. “They also invented Concrete, the in turn made possible the soaring and expansive interior spaces for which Roman architecture is known” (Sayre p.176). Greek architecture is also seen in many of today’s Christian church houses. “The basilica plan, with the apse as its focal point, would exert considerable influence on later Christian Churches” (Sayre p.211). From this once can see the Greek Cultures that were adopted by both early Christians and
“While the arch was known to cultures such as Mesopotamians, the Egyptians, and the Greeks, it was the Romans who perfected it, evidently learning its principles from the Etruscans but developing those principles further” (Sayre p.198). Later it is seen where the Romans invented concrete thus setting their art apart from Greek art. “They also invented Concrete, the in turn made possible the soaring and expansive interior spaces for which Roman architecture is known” (Sayre p.176). Greek architecture is also seen in many of today’s Christian church houses. “The basilica plan, with the apse as its focal point, would exert considerable influence on later Christian Churches” (Sayre p.211). From this once can see the Greek Cultures that were adopted by both early Christians and