Greek and Roman Art

The Greeks created much of their art to honor their many gods and goddesses. The Acropolis, for example, was constructed to give thanks to Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom. The Parthenon, which is part of the Acropolis, (pictured above) is located in Athens, Greece-the city that Athena is a patron saint of. A fundamental part of Greek architecture is the three types of columns- Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian. Doric columns were used in the creation of the Parthenon. Out of all the column styles, this is the most simple and classic. I admire this particular style for it’s timeless elegance and long-lasting beauty. The Parthenon is an astounding work of Greek art that we can look to for inspiration for years to come.

The Romans borrowed much of their style of creating art from the Greeks. Sculpture, landscape, portrait painting, and even genre painting are all types of art that were produced during this time period.