How Did Greek Culture Influence Roman Culture

Throughout time there is evidence of Greek culture in almost all works of art spanning from philosophy, architecture, and even sculptures. From bronze sculptures to the Trojan War one can see the influence Greece had on the Romans. The Greek art focused more on mythological events whereas Roman artists depicted current events. Rome also perfected the form used in sculptures when they invented concrete. Greece has an influence on medieval literature and philosophy since wealthier Romans hired Greek philosophers to teach their children. It is important to keep in mind that Greek culture was at the roots of Roman and early Medieval culture. “The Romans adopted Hellenistic sculpture to their own political ends: depicting not mythological figures but generals and emperors, in a celebration of their political dominance. The Romans and early Christians adopted features of Greek architecture such as the classical orders, and expanded on them with the use of the arch and the invention of concrete. Greece also exerts an influence on Medieval literature and philosophy with the influence of the Greek 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