Greco-Roman

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Detail of the Temple of Saturn in the Roman Forum, Rome, Italy. Originally built c. 497 BCE, it was restored in 43 BCE and rebuilt in 360-80 CE after a fire. The eight ancient columns are made of Egyptian granite; the inner frieze was carved of white marble c. 30 BCE; the Ionic capitals were made of marble in the 4th century CE. The inscription on the architrave, added at the restoration of 360-80, reads: SENATUS POPULUSQUE ROMANUS / INCENDIO CONSUMPTUM RESTITUIT... Holly Hayes all photos →

Style and culture that developed when Romans came into contact with and emulated characteristics of Greek culture and art.

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Greco-Roman
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
December 12, 2012
Last Updated
April 25, 2024