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Greek And Roman Revival In Public Buildings In America, 2004.
A paper discussing the Greek and Roman Revival in American Architecture.
904 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 45.95
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The purpose of this paper is to discuss the Greek and Roman Revival in public buildings, its background, history and development, and to provide an understanding of why it was appropriate for the time and how its popularity has waned and has given way to more egalitarian and user-friendly civic buildings.
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"The purpose of this paper is to discuss the Greek and Roman Revival in public buildings, its background, history and development, and to provide an understanding of why it was appropriate for the time, but its popularity has waned, and it has given way to more egalitarian and user-friendly civic buildings. During the 20th century, architects were very much on the lookout for the next new thing. This was a period of great change and advancement in society..."
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The Greek, Roman, and Mayan Religions, 2004.
This paper discusses why the Greek, Roman, and Mayan worlds are of prime interest to Western civilization.
880 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 45.95
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This paper explains that the Greek, Roman, and Mayan worlds are of prime interest because of their influence upon the cultural and societal aspects of the civilizations that followed them. The author points out that the Mayan religion has greatly influenced Western thought and culture, although not as predominant as the Greek and Roman systems, because of its perceived origins in a traditional non-Western setting. The paper relates that the Mayan pantheon was very complex. Heaven and Hell were not considered either as reward or punishment for behavior on earth; rather, they were the after-life abodes natural to different classes of people, for one passed on to the sphere appropriate to one?s class and occupation.
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"Culturally, the Greek ?polis? or city-state was presided over by a particular god as protector and patron, such as Athena for the city of Athens. Different communities could choose the same deity as their protector; Sparta, for example, also had Athena as its patron god. The members of the ?polis? constituted a religious association obliged to honor the state?s patron deity as well as the community?s other gods. Thus, the central ritual of a ?polis? was the sacrifice of animals to demonstrate to the gods as divine protectors the respect and piety of the members of the ?polis.?"
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Greek and Roman Philosophy, 2003.
A paper on the influence of Greek philosophy on Roman Republicans.
1,605 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 75.95
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This paper discusses how, from the intellectual perspective, the Romans borrowed heavily from the Greeks and founded the Roman Republic on the ideals of Greek philosophy and politics. It discusses the period from around the 4th century BC to the 5th century AD, when the Greece and the Romans dominated the world, one after another. It explains how the period marks the height and decline of ancient Greece and the advent of the Hellenistic period of small states, and then a long history of Rome, first as a Republic and then as the Roman Empire.
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"Roman philosophy was firmly grounded in the Greek Philosophy and the concepts introduced by Greeks both in ethical philosophy and political philosophy. Initially Roman Republic suffered internal conflicts and wars between the rival leaders and interest in the Greek philosophy first can be seen in 155 BCE in Rome by an Athenian embassy, consisting of the Academic Carneades, the Stoic Diogenes, and the Peripatetic Critolaus. One of the significant work that attracted the attention of Romans noble men was of the Stoic Panaetius, but it can be said that a more widespread and thorough study of Greek philosophy came in the period of Cicero and Varro. Both writers and philosophers not only conducted a deep study of the Greek philosophy and they even translated many of the works and made it available to the public and those who were outside and the literary circles [Hooker, 1996]. The Romans were generally attracted towards the later Greek philosophy which had leaned towards ethical concepts and how to lead a good life in the society. Thus they had little or no interest in the natural philosophy of pre-Socrates and metaphysical philosophy of Plato and Aristotle. Four Greek schools of thought had considerable impact on the Romans namely Epicureanism, Stoicism, Skepticism and Neo-Platonism. Among these the Epicureanism and Stoicism were the most popular and the Romans developed their own versions of these philosophies."
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Greek and Roman Deities, 2004.
Discusses the similarities that existed between ancient Greek and Roman deities.
783 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 3 sources, APA, AU$ 39.95
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In ancient Greece and Rome, traditions, histories, and other elements of society were passed down as oral traditions from one generation to another. While ancient Greek culture predates Roman culture, the two cultures developed a degree of interaction and similarity between the peoples. The mythology of these two cultures reflected many of the ethical issues that were important in that time. This paper shows that it is not surprising, considering their close geographic proximity, that there was a certain degree of mixing of cultures and, consequently, mythology as well. The research explores the similarities and differences between Greek and Roman deities.
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"Virgil wrote the Aeneid in the early Roman period, which was based largely on the Greek understanding of the gods and goddesses. However, he wrote characters that would appeal to the Roman social structure and ideology, and ?romanized? the Greek deities. His works were based on the Greek writer Homer, who portrayed Zeus and Hera as petty complainers. The Roman ideals would not allow for a noble complainer, therefore Virgil transformed Zeus and Hera into heroic Jupiter and an angry God Juno, who struck fear in the hearts of men."
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Ancient Greek and Roman Society, 2003.
A discussion of Greek and Roman society.
1,835 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 84.95
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This paper explores both the Greek and Roman culture and their far-reaching effects on modern Western thinking. The author explores how Greek philosophers, and their use of logic and insistence on reasons to support claims about the universe and human existence, represent a crucial first step towards science of today. Future civilizations took from the Romans their meaning of honor, patriotism, and unrelenting sense of assured self. The paper continues to discuss that both the Greeks and the Romans used war to gain territory, a negative trait that is still strongly felt in society today.
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"Both the Greeks and the Romans exemplified war, which led to their negative legacy. From the begging of Greek history starting with the Mycenaeans, and the Romans starting with the Roman Republic, war has been the patriarchal duty of the male citizen. War became more than just a way to conquer lands, but it embodied the essence of what a man was made of. If a soldier risked his life in war for his civilization and came out a hero because he proved himself to be stronger and fitter than the opposing side, he had almost reached god stature. The idea of fighting to these societies became more of a game than it was a defense. Honor and valor of the male citizen depended on his performance in battle."
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Greek and Roman Cities, 2002.
The myths of Greek and Roman cities.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 4 sources, AU$ 38.95
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This is a comparative analysis of the founding myths of Greek and Roman Cities of the Ancient worlds.
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Comparison of the Greek and Roman Armies, 2001.
A comparison of the Greek and Roman armies, their conquests and styles of fighting.
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This paper compares the Greek and Roman military might. The author looks at the styles and techniques that differed between the two armies and summarizes the features that made the Romans superior and, therefore, victorious.
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"It has often been said that Rome conquered Greece but Greece conquered Rome. This means that although the Roman people defeated the Greeks militarily the culture of the Greeks was adopted by the Romans. This is somewhat true in several areas, including art, music, religion, and architecture. However, one area in which the ancient Greeks and Romans differed was their military. This became overwhelmingly evident between the early 3rd and middle 2nd centuries BC when the two nations most commonly associated with early civilization clashed and the Romans proceeded to expand their empire into Greek territory. The Romans came out victorious thanks to their superior unity, the use of the legion formation, and the ability to learn from their past mistakes. For these reasons Rome was the supreme military power in the European region for centuries while Greece only gained superiority for approximately 150 years."
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The Role of Greek and Roman Literature, 2002.
A look at the importance of Greek and Roman literature, then and now.
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A paper on the role of Greek and Roman literature and the role it plays today.
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Egyptian, Greek and Roman Sculpture, 2002.
A comparison of Egyptian, Greek and Roman culture through sculpture.
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This paper examines how a society?s ideals are reflected in its sculpture, through the example of comparing Egyptian, Greek and Roman Sculpture. The author describes the characteristics of these societies as seen through their art and that their sculptures are a reflection on the perspective on the same world.
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"Different cultures see the world in different ways. Religion, society, and even politics, shape our views, and give form to our human environment. Architecture, music, literature, dress ? all are visible manifestations of a people?s values. This is no less true in the realm of sculpture. A religious people will create works of art that express its most deeply held spiritual beliefs; a cerebral people, sculptures that capture humankind?s highest ideals, while the politically minded turn out statues and busts that represent their world?s movers and shakers. Styles can range from the formal and the symbolic, to the ideal and the real. Each serves its cultural purpose. As all peoples have done, the Egyptians, the Greeks, and the Romans produced sculptures that testify to the beliefs of their respective societies."
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The Hero: Greek vs. Roman View, 1982.
This paper compares Greek and Roman views of a hero: Zeus is the Greek name for the leader of the gods, and Jupiter is the corresponding leader of the Roman gods.
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"The purpose of this research is to compare Greek and Roman views of a hero. Zeus is the Greek name for the leader of the gods, and Jupiter is the corresponding leader of the Roman gods. The Greek gods of Olympus were well represented in Greek art and literature, and the influence of these works was so great in Rome that ancient Roman deities were changed to resemble the corresponding Greek gods and were considered to be the same. Because the Romans did not have personified gods of their own, they easily adopted the Greek gods. The Romans had great religious feeling, but they also had little imagination and could never have created the Olympians, each a distinct, vivid personality, on their own. Before they adopted these personalities from the Greeks, the Roman gods were vague entities, called the Numina, which means the Powers of the . "
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Greek and Roman Marriage, 2002.
A comparison of marriage practices between Greek and Roman cultures.
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This paper compares and contrasts the Roman and Greek ideals of marriage. The essay analyzes the Roman virtues of marriage and compares it with Greek virtues of matrimony (with respect to the women of the archaic and classical periods). The paper uses "Women in the Classical World" as a reference book for the essay.
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Greek and Roman Deities, 2002.
The paper explores the similarities and differences between Greek and Roman deities.
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The paper traces the background of both Roman and Greek mythology. The paper points out the key difference between the two types of deities. The paper examines how the deities superficially share similar functions although many of the underlying qualities and characteristics of the deities are different. It also explains that the literary tradition of Roman mythology is based largely on the ancient Greek traditions,although the origins of the mythology are quite different.
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"The first ancient Greek writings date to around 600 BC. However, the oratory tradition of the myths dates from a much earlier time. Greek mythology centered on the idea that a group of immortals were responsible for the creation of the world as it is today. Many of the traditions center on the creation of the earth, which resulted from the interactions and conflicts between these immortal creatures. Greek mythology centered on the idea that Mt. Olympus was the center of the universe and that this is where the immortals lived. The immortals seldom interacted with mortal."
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Greek, Etruscan and Roman Art, 2003.
A discussion on the correlation between Greek, Etruscan and Roman art.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 57.95
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This paper reviews the stylistic connections among Roman, Greek and Etruscan art, brought about by the many historical, political, cultural and economic correlations that existed among these three ancient societies. It focuses on the ways in which the art of the Roman Republic combined elements of both Etruscan and Greek art. The author discusses the distinctions between the art of these three societies.
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"There are clear stylistic connections among Roman, Greek and Etruscan art a point that should hardly surprise us given the many historical, political, cultural and economic connections that existed among these three ancient societies. But there are also as ..."
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Greek and Roman Architecture, 2007.
This paper discusses and compares Greek and Roman architecture.
1,559 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 6 sources, APA, AU$ 74.95
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In this article, the writer notes that Greek architecture has long been identified with the creation of the three classic architectural orders, the Doric, Ionic and Corinthian. The writer points out that Greek temples were not directly linked to the orders but show basic features that are much alike. The writer then discusses that Roman architecture reflects a way of public and private life, borrowing elements from the Greeks and the Etruscans. The writer concludes that Greek architecture is more limited in scope and adheres more closely to ideas of unity and symmetry, more like chamber music. The writer maintains that Roman architecture is more expansive and more inclusive, balancing different elements in the manner of the symphony.
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"The Greeks studied proportions to secure a general harmony in the relative massiveness or slenderness of all the parts as well as a mathematical relation between their dimensions. This process could be likened to that involved in chamber music, where harmony among the elements is controllable with the limited number of instruments and the unity of musical elements."
"R.W. Livingstone cites some of the differences between the Greek and Roman approaches to architecture in terms of the Greek dedication to the architectural order as the vocabulary of Greek architecture, stating ... "
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Greek and Roman Culture, 2006.
A discussion of Greek and Roman thought and culture and its impact on Western civilization.
2,331 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 103.95
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The paper examines Greek culture and how it has impacted on Western civilization. The paper describes how man was regarded as the highest creation of nature, and so the Greeks created democracy, a system of government in which all citizens of Greek birth were viewed as equal and thus had the right to equal and fair treatment and justice. The paper describes the rise of Athens and how, among the Athenians, philosophical argument was both a public and private activity. The paper concludes that we should be thankful to the ancient Greeks and the Romans, for without their intelligence and love for the unknown, our current Western world system would be non-existent.
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"Thus, for the Greeks, what set man apart from the animals was his intelligence, trained in reason as the highest function created by nature. Also, Aristotle points out that "all men by nature possess the desire to know," a trait which has greatly influenced Western culture via our ability to explore the unknown and to conquer it, usually through scientific endeavor and experimentation (Badian, 167)."
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The Role of Greek and Roman Imperial Cults, 2005.
Examines the impact of imperial cults on Greek and Roman society.
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Whatever the degree to which individual people embraced their leaders as literal gods or divine fountainheads, it is clear that such cults played a tremendous role in the religious and political development of ancient societies. The paper shows that this was especially true for Hellenistic Greece and the Roman Empire, both of which existed under these cults - the former providing much of the historical and ideological groundwork for the latter.
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"The ruler cults of ancient Greece and the later imperial cults of ancient Rome are much-debated topics in classical studies. Historians have long struggled to understand the role that these cults played in the construction of these societies both at the ideological and practical, day-to-day levels. The debate most often revolves around the degree to which these cults could be considered religious institutions at all (Harland par. 1-2). Many critics feel that these cults were little more than opportunistic attempts to manipulate politics in these societies. Others argue that these cults, whatever their political machinations, actually did have religious basis."
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