Aim Describe the legacy of Greco Roman Achievements

Aim: Describe the legacy of Greco Roman Achievements

Greco-Roman Culture 2 nd Century BCE- Rome conquered Greece and admires them n Educated Romans learned the Greek language n The mixing of elements of Greek, Hellenistic, and Roman Culture produced Greco-Roman Culture. n Considered and called Classical Civilization n

n Roman Art, Learning & Literature Romans learned the art of sculpture from Greeks Sculptures in Rome created realistic portraits n Roman artists particularly skilled in creating Mosaics- design made from small pieces of stone or glass n Romans philosophy of Stoicism borrowed from Greeks n Roman writers promoted themes and ideas n Poet named Virgil wrote most famous Latin literature n The Aeneid- borrowed from Homers epic n

Latin Language & Architecture Language of Romans remained language of learning in the west n Official language of Roman Catholic Church n Adopted and developed into French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and Romanian n Languages called “Romance languages” n n Master Builders Visitors marveled at architecture of Rome n Arch, Dome, Concrete made up structures n Ex: Coloseum and Aqueducts (Carried water to town) n

Roman System of Law n Most lasting contribution was law Early Roman law dealt with strengthening rights of Roman citizens n n Most important principles: Persons had right to equal treatment under law n Person was considered innocent until guilty n Person should be punished only for n