WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Republican Roman architecture was influenced by the Etruscans who were the early kings of Rome; the Etruscans were in turn influenced by Greek architecture.

Detailed explanation-2: -Because of the widespread nature of the Roman Empire, Roman art took on attributes from Greece, Egypt, and the Etruscans. The influence of Greek art, however, is the most noticeable in the Roman style.

Detailed explanation-3: -Prior to the adoption of Greek styles and ideals of beauty, Roman art was heavily influenced by Etruscan and Italic art. The Etruscans were a dominant civilization on the Italian peninsula prior to their absorption into Rome following the Roman conquest in 264BC.

Detailed explanation-4: -They used the ancient Greek architectural styles like Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian. The Romans however, used new materials and technology such as concrete. The new architectural designs the Romans developed were the arch and dome.

Detailed explanation-5: -Greek art in the form of portraits and statues heavily influenced Roman artists as well. By the 3rd and 2nd Centuries B.C. the Romans incorporated many different forms of Greek artwork and design (Spielvogel, 163). Greek statues, above all else, were among the most popular designs incorporated by the Romans.