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World History
Chapter 6E
Rome and the Roots of Western
Civilization
The Legacy of Greco-Roman
Civilization
• Romans were proud of their ability to rule, but
they realized the Greeks led in the fields of art,
architecture, literature, and philosophy.
• The mixture of Greek, Hellenistic, and Roman
cultures produced a new culture called GrecoRoman culture. It is also called Classical
Civilization.
Parthenon
Roman Fine Arts
• Roman art was practical in its purpose
• Bas-relief was a Roman type of sculpture.
This art is where images project from a flat
background.
• Roman artists were experts at creating
mosaics. These mosaics were located in public
places and especially in Roman villas
(Pompeii).
Bas-relief
Roman Mosaic
Continued
Roman artists were also skilled at mural painting
and these were called frescoes
Learning and Literature
• Romans followed the philosophy of Stoicism
which encouraged virtue, duty, moderation,
and endurance.
• Marcus Aurelius was the last of the “Good
Emperors” and he was also a Stoic
philosopher.
Marcus Aurelius
Continued
• The poet Virgil wrote The Aeneid which was
modeled after the Greek epics by Homer.
• Ovid wrote poetry for enjoyment.
• Livy and Tacitus were excellent writers of
history.
Virgil
Roman Achievements
• Latin was the language of learning well into
the second half of the 20th century.
• Roman architecture was admired all over the
ancient world. The dome, the Roman arch,
and concrete were great Roman achievements.
• Roman law was Rome’s most lasting and
widespread legacy. These laws were based on
common sense and practical ideas.
Pantheon
Aqueducts-Roman Arch