Roman architecture

The architectural style of Rome was firmly rooted in the Hellenistic traditions. However, Roman architecture is probably more accurately reflected in the development of new engineering skills and secular monuments than the ideas of gods and perfection that birthed the Greek architecture. They introduced not only new ways to construct a more efficient building but also a entirely different purpose for the building to be built. While still holding the beauty that was so masterfully …showed first 75 words of 846 total…

…showed last 75 words of 846 total…in their architecture and set it apart from their Greek counterparts. Though the origin of their ideas came from the Greek architecture, the Romans were brilliant in the ways in which they organized and improved those ideas. They pioneered innovations in architecture, produced ground-breaking designs, and altered the very way we view buildings. They have left an everlasting impact on architecture by combining their way of life in the architecture that begin long before them.