Open Directory - Arts:Architecture:History:Periods and Styles:Classical:Roman

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The style adopted by the civilization centred on ancient Rome and culminating in the Roman Empire. While it borrowed heavily from the ancient Greeks in the use of the three orders, there were innovations, notably the use of arches, vaults and concrete.

Open Directory Arts: Art History: Periods and Movements: Ancient Art: Roman
Open Directory Society: History: By Time Period: Ancient: Rome

Last update: 20:10 PT, Monday, October 30, 2006 - edit