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Why do you think so many US government buildings reflect Greek and Roman architecture?
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.
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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?
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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.
