Roman art and architecture
Roman art and architecture Classical art and architecture of ancient Rome. Prior to 400 bc, Roman art was largely Etruscan art in the form of tomb decorations, after which Greek influence became dominant. Few examples of later Roman painting have survived: the best examples are found in the Italian towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Another common art form was the mosaic. Floors and walls were decorated mostly in elaborate geometric patterns, but mosaics were also created to depict everyday scenes, or gods and goddesses. In sculpture, the Romans excelled in portrait busts and reliefs. In architecture, notable features include the adoption of the arch, vault, and dome. Fine examples include the Pantheon and Colosseum in Rome.
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