Greek Architecture Influence

Think of a time when you knew a piece of information others did not; you may have shared your information with others. When you did, they may have realized you were right and changed their way of thinking because of what your knowledge. This has happened before: thousands of years ago, the Greeks had an extremely innovative society, which led to a change in European architecture and physics skills. They changed Europe’s way of thinking with their architecture and physics skills. The innovations of the Greeks shaped both existing European architecture and future societies throughout time. Ideas about architecture were not the only elements that were changed by the Greeks; the view of architects changed additionally. Greek architects were viewed as a job completely different from any other line of work. Architects were not simply designers; they were tradesmen, contractors and builders as well (O’ Neal). They were also extremely smart and skilled: not only did they figure out how to build better works, they figured out why these new designs worked. “Greek architects began developing

Roman architects copied Greek work extensively, and many surviving Roman buildings help historians understand the methods and materials of the Greek architects (O’ Neal). The Greeks also had a heavy influence: “By the end of the republic… Greek architectural theory and example were dominant” (“Towns” 164). This impression lasted quite a while, having a major effect on the Etruscans. The Etruscans and Romans then spread the influence they got from the Greeks to other nations as well. One specific example is the front of the US Capitol Building. Its columns and pointed roof look very similar to the front of the Parthenon (Preval; The Parthenon). Greeks have shaped buildings today more than most people realize. In the United States and Western Europe, the Greeks impression is