Topics in Cultural Studies
RUNNING HEAD: INTRODUCTION TO THE HUMANITIES
AIU HUMA215-1204A-19 TOPICS IN CULTURAL STUDIES INTRODUCTION TO THE HUMANITIES UNIT 1 IP JEFFREY HANCOCK
IINTRODUCTION TO THE HUMANITIES
Abstract
When comparing and contrasting the cultures of Greek and Roman civilization, there are many noted similarities and differences. This paper will focus on a few of the prominent features and attempt to define the differences, while noting the similarities.
INTRODUCTION TO THE HUMANITIES
Compare and contrast distinguishing elements and features of early Greek and Roman cultures, to include: * Government * Geographical Terrain * Economic and Trade practices * Art and Architecture * Philosophical and Religious beliefs
What is fact is that both countries are Mediterranean countries, with Roman culture copying much of the Greek culture. But in retrospect, both have proven to be decidedly different. Let us explore the similarities and the differences they hold. Let’s begin with Architecture:
The Pantheon located in Rome, Italy The Parthenon located in Greece
INTRODUCTION TO THE HUMANITIES
Both cultures used three different columns in temple building, referred to as: Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian. Of these three, the “Doric” style column consisted of thick composition with very little decoration or grandeur. The “Ionic” style column was thinner, with slightly more ornate features. The “Corinthian” style column is a highly ornate column that was decorated at the top and bottom with intricate designs and artwork. The Greek culture had a tendency to favor the less ornate “Doric” column in many of its
AIU HUMA215-1204A-19 TOPICS IN CULTURAL STUDIES INTRODUCTION TO THE HUMANITIES UNIT 1 IP JEFFREY HANCOCK
IINTRODUCTION TO THE HUMANITIES
Abstract
When comparing and contrasting the cultures of Greek and Roman civilization, there are many noted similarities and differences. This paper will focus on a few of the prominent features and attempt to define the differences, while noting the similarities.
INTRODUCTION TO THE HUMANITIES
Compare and contrast distinguishing elements and features of early Greek and Roman cultures, to include: * Government * Geographical Terrain * Economic and Trade practices * Art and Architecture * Philosophical and Religious beliefs
What is fact is that both countries are Mediterranean countries, with Roman culture copying much of the Greek culture. But in retrospect, both have proven to be decidedly different. Let us explore the similarities and the differences they hold. Let’s begin with Architecture:
The Pantheon located in Rome, Italy The Parthenon located in Greece
INTRODUCTION TO THE HUMANITIES
Both cultures used three different columns in temple building, referred to as: Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian. Of these three, the “Doric” style column consisted of thick composition with very little decoration or grandeur. The “Ionic” style column was thinner, with slightly more ornate features. The “Corinthian” style column is a highly ornate column that was decorated at the top and bottom with intricate designs and artwork. The Greek culture had a tendency to favor the less ornate “Doric” column in many of its
References: and Research http://acienthistory.about.com/od/greecevsrome/ss/GreecevsRome.htm http://www.google.com/search?source=ig&rlz=1G1ACEW_ENUS416&q=Photo+of+Mt.+Vesuvious http://www.google.com/search?source=1G1ACEW_ENUS416&q=Photo+of+Parthenon www.ask.com/web?qsrc=6&q=Compare+and+Contrast+Greek+and+Roman+civilizations http://www.google.com/search?source=1G1ACEW_ENUS416&q=Photo+of+Pantheon http://www.google.com/search?source=1G1ACEW_ENUS416&q=Photo+of+Greece+Rome Discovering the Humanities; Sayre, Chapters 1, 2, 3