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whats the difference and similarities between Greek architecture and Roman Empire Architecture?

compare and contrast and anything else related to it like artwork of buildings.

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1. Use of columns, that is one similar aspect. Also, the golden ratio. Differences is that Romans used Domes and Arches. (i believe some greek architecture has domes too, but i'm not too sure)
2. They have different types of Columns and Capitals, also the romans incorporated and mix the capitals which can be seen in the coliseum, Romans have better planning and road network and they have more public oriented structures than the greeks (public bath and market)
3. There were differences and similarities between Greek and Roman architecture because the Romans built on the earlier Greek knowledge but invented from there. For instance the Romans used columns that the Greeks had used but they added the arch and the dome. The Romans built theaters like the Greeks but they invented the amphitheater for sporting events. The Romans built on a much larger scale. Examples of this are the Coliseum in Rome and the Temple of Zeus in Athens that the Romans built. This was the largest temple built in antiquity. Later on after Christianity became the dominant religion, Roman churches were built in the form of basilicas. This was originally a law court. The Romans added a roof and made it into building to hold a congregation. The Greeks probably invented the bell tower at church facades. This was adopted by the Romans. The Greeks invented the cruciform church. This was the use of a floor plan in the shape of a cross. The nave and the transept were equal length. The Romans used a Latin cross floor plan in which the nave was lengthened. This created a longer view when you entered the building. The Romans were always more interested in prestige. That's one reason their churches like St. Peters in Rome and Hagia Sophia in Constantinople were vast. I hope that this has been a help to you.