Greek and Roman Cultures

Alicia Battles AIU-Online Cultural Topics November 11, 2012 Abstract In this assignment I will compare and contrast classical and papist Culture. I will discuss the likes and differences of their government, geographic terrain, economics, trade practices, art, architecture, philosophies, and religious beliefs. classic Terrain- city states separated by hilly countryside and all near weewee Art- ideal artistic form (Superior to Roman art) Economy- grew wheat, produced, wine and olive rock oil thought trading was degrading Social classes- slaves, freedmen, metics, citizens, women women were non considered citizensGovernment- kings originally ruled, wherefore oligarchy, and so democracy Religion- cupid God of Love, Ares God of war, based on homo personality traits, Love, Honor, Hatred, Dignity, also their roles in life determined what they were god of genus Zeus sky/weather, Hades death, Poseidon sea, aquatics Physical life was of importance alternatively of eventuality of the af terlife Each god had characteristics that determined their actions Deities were important for increase of life but mortals were just as Both Geographic Terrain- Mediterranean countriesEconomy- based on agriculture, surviveed mines, had slaves, produced wine and olive oil, coinage, divided by wealthiness Religion- same gods but different names and traits Government- originated by kings Philosophy- slowly emerged knocked out(p) of religious awe into curiosity about the principles and elements of the natural world. When Greek cosmos moved to their cities interest changed to social living. Roman Terrain- Rome was inland, and on iodin side of the Tiber River Art- realistic portraits for decoration Economy- imported wheat, farmers, and also engaged in trade Social Classes- slaves, freedmen, plebeians, patriciansWomen were considered citizens Government- Kings originally ruled, then mixed republican form, then emperors Religion- Eros god of love, Mars god of martial fertility, Deitie s named after objects mortals did redeeming(prenominal) deeds to be rewarded in the afterlife they strove to gain their place with the gods in heaven Religion- gods not gender specific so their individual characteristics were not central to the myths myths based in brave, heroic deeds of gods not mortals as mortal life was not important after death non individualistic a warrior found sacred actions more important than lecture gods had no physical mportant as it was their contribution in society that mattered in the end Individualistic individuals had more consequences for their actions than that of a group Physical work not as important as creativity Gods were beautiful, bodies, muscles, eyes and vibrissa made them more beautiful. Architecture- Buildings made of wood, clay, or mud bricks, limestone, marble, terracotta, plaster, and bronze buildings were of the face of religious, funerary, domestic, civic, or recreational themes ppearance Architecture- Rome adopted most of its a rchitecture from Greek architecture References http//www. britannica. com/EBchecked/topic/1350843/Western-philosophy/16256/Shifts-in-the-focus-and-concern-of-Western-philosophy http//www. differencebetween. com/difference-between-greek-and-vs-roman-archit ecture/ http//www. diffen. com/difference/Greek_Gods_vs_Roman_Gods http//ancienthistory. about. com/od/greecevsrome/ss/GreecevsRome_8. htm