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Week 3 Discussion: Influences of Ancient Architecture
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This week you will read about architecture. The lesson includes information on Roman architecture, which was greatly influenced by the Greeks and Etruscans.
Locate at least two architectural works that were influenced by Greco-Roman architecture. These can be from any time period after the Greco-Roman period but should be from different periods themselves (e.g., one from Renaissance and one from Baroque). Then address the following:
- What is the function of each structure?
- How does each work exhibit influence of the Greco-Roman period? Is the influence specifically Greek, Etruscan, or Roman – or a combination?
- How would you compare the two selected works? Take the role of the evaluative critic.
Use examples from the text, the lesson, and the library to help support your answer. Please remember to provide images and citations to help illustrate your points.
Week 3 Discussion: Influences of Ancient Architecture Answer
- The Leaning Tower of Pisa
The Leaning Tower of Pisa was built in the 11th century and is one of Italy’s most famous architectural structures. When you first look at the Leaning Tower, you might wonder how it’s managed to survive and evade collapse through the centuries. However, preventing its collapse has been a widely collaborated effort between architects and the Italian government.