Ancient Greek Architecture

The building I chose that incorporates Greek architectural orders is a Roman temple that was perhaps erected in the honor of Portunes, who was known as the god of harbors and ports. This structure has a strong resemblance to the Greek Ionic order, insinuating that the Roman architects adopted the order and incorporated it into their plans for the construction of this temple. The architects did not completely copy Greek architectures, though, for they actually devised a couple of drastic changes to the Greek order in addition to the Roman archway that were indubitably utilized to grant the visitor access to the main room. Firstly, the architects altered the columns so they were more of a decoration rather than the post-and-lintel roots that …show more content…
It also incorporated the Etruscan system, by creating the beforementioned steps as well as a rectangular main room inside of the building known as the cella. This system, amongst other additions to Roman architectural forms, ensured that their buildings were sturdy and were capable of withstanding the test of time, like this temple which is still standing in Forum Boarium, Rome, despite the fact that it was build in the late 2nd century BCE. Considering the multitude of Roman expansion and the sheer number of Roman citizens, the Roman state undertook incredibly large and complex construction plans in order to ensure that its citizens continued to view the city life as comfortable and aesthetically pleasing (Stokstad & Cothren, 2014 p. 172), which is probably why they borrowed from Greek architecture. Thanks to the arch and other Roman architectural forms, Romans were capable of constructing sizeable buildings that still maintained the sturdiness of the small structures. Since they were well-known innovators, Roman architectural methods spread far and wide, providing us with several ancient structures in modern times that prove just how remarkable and impressive their architecture