How Did Art And Culture Influence Greek Culture

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Art has transformed in many ways over the centuries. Many cultures have sought out different ways to make art their own and in doing so many have used the traditions and influences of cultures that came before them. The ones in particular who have maybe the biggest influence on each other on this topic are the Greek, Roman and Christians. Not only were these three influenced by each other in some ways, some of their art has been mistaken for each other because they so closely resemble each other. But that doesn’t stop them from producing their own styles and making each artistic discovery their own. The geography of Greece had a big influence on its culture. Many of the people in Greece were great at seafaring, were terrific traders, and

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