0
Why do you think so many US government buildings reflect Greek and Roman architecture?
Wiki User
∙ 11y ago
Yes. Buildings like the Capitol and the White House were built in the neoclassical style, a style which copied the styles of the Greeks and Romans.
Kathryne Hintz
Wiki User
∙ 11y agoYes. Buildings like the Capitol and the White House were built in the neoclassical style, a style which copied the styles of the Greeks and Romans.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Which commercial buildings have Roman architecture?
Generally its the older commercial building that have the Roman or Greek architecture. These could be banks, board of trade buildings, or any building that has to do with commerce or finances. (The modern buildings tend to be steel and glass). Roman touches can be seen in the atria of office buildings, waiting rooms or reception areas.
What was Greek and roman style architecture about?
dude
Why did many Americans admire greek and roman architecture?
It is not just the many Americans. It is also many Europeans. Greek and, especially, Roman architecture became the model for European architecture from the 14th to the early 20th century. They were the model of Renaissance architecture (14th and 16th century), Baroque architecture (17th and 18th centuries) and Neoclassical architecture (18th to early 20th century). European settlers took the Neoclassical style to America and the interest in Renaissance and Baroque architecture.
Did the Greeks or Romans influence architecture such as the dome shape?
The main Greek influence has come through the way it influenced Roman architecture. Much of Renaissance architecture was influenced by Roman architecture. Brunelleschi, the great early Renaissance architect went to Rome to study Roman buildings. A big influence was the discovery of De Architecta, a text book on (Roman) architecture by Vitruvius, a Roman architect and engineer. Palladium was the father of the Palladian style which became very popular in Britain, which was based on the roman mansion. The neo-classical style was based on gthe Graeco-roman style. The dome was a great Roman achievement The Pantheon and the Hagia Sophia have been regarded as yardsticks for later domes.
Roman contribution to architecture?
By adapting classic Grecian architecture, Romans created a new type of architecture. Its influence was felt by many centuries. The utilized Greek features like the arch, which they were able to create due to the use of hydraulics after being taught by the Greeks.
Which culture's architecture can be identified by the large buildings and columns?
Both Greek and Roman architecture have large buildings and columns but probably more-so Greek
How ancient Greek architecture and relief sculpture reflect beliefs of the time?
They reflect the importance of religion and humans
How does the western world emulate greek architecture?
Greek architecture has effected modern architecture in many, many ways. They have given us columns. For example, look at the Alberta legislative buildings, It has corinthian columns.
Is the white house roman architecture?
No, it is called Federalist which used elements,of Greek buildings.
How did balance in order government Greek architecture?
Order
What effects does Ancient Greek art have on the modern world?
One thing is that many buildings use ideas from Greek architecture.
How was ancient Greece influencednced our culture today?
Ancient Greece has a great effect on our society. Government buildings reflect Greek architecture with the columns and domes. The very essence of democracy is directly from the Greeks and the Olympic Games were invented by them. Math, science, even robots come from the Greeks. Much of the law that is practiced uses Greek laws and words in our vocabulary are Greek. Anything with the "ology" means the study of from the Greek. Art, literature, music, plays, poems all reflect the Ancient Greek forms. The Romans copied the Greeks and we copy the Romans and the Greeks.
What feature of Greek buildings is still found today in architecture?
Doric, Corinthian and Ionic columns.
What on the Acropolis is an example of Greek architecture?
There were lots of buildings/ sanctuaries. but the most famous was the Parthenon.
What did the buildings and temples look like in greek arcitecture?
There are many buildings and temples is Greek architecture so you'll have to be more specific in your question if you want a specific answer. Most Greek temples and buildings are made of marble because that was the main building material available.
How is the us government influenced by the greek government?
First of all, we are a democracy, and that is based of Athens's Government type. Second of all it would be how our buildings are built. It is very Greek and Roman types of buildings.
What culture contributed to the US system of government Greek or Hebrew?
Greek. Many buildings in the US government are of the ancient Greek style.
