Greek and Roman art gave Western art its classical foundation in form, line, structure, and meaning. ... They had seats in the front made out of marble for the upper class people, and the top rows were made out of stone for lower class people. ... The columns on the front were used for decoration and for holding up the ceiling. ... Many churches took this idea and made domes on top of their churches in Western art. ... It influences Western art in many directions still today and will in the future. ...

• Word Count: 1103
• Approx Pages: 4
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• Grade Level: High School

Greek and Roman art gave Western art its classical foundation in form, line, structure, and meaning. ... They had seats in the front made out of marble for the upper class people, and the top rows were made out of stone for lower class people. ... The columns on the front were used for decoration and for holding up the ceiling. ... Many churches took this idea and made domes on top of their churches in Western art. ... It influences Western art in many directions still today and will in the future. ...

• Word Count: 1090
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

The human figure was usually represented with the head in profile, the eye and shoulders in front view, and the pelvis, legs, and feet in profile. ... The works of art produced during this period reflect the cultural and intellectual achievements of Greece and had a far-reaching influence on subsequent Western art and culture. ...

• Word Count: 2149
• Approx Pages: 9
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

As ancient Greek history has played such a pivotal role in subsequent cultures throughout time, that to learn about women in this society enhances our understanding of western civilization. ... In front of the United States Supreme Court building sits justice, portrayed as a Greco-Roman female goddess. ...

• Word Count: 7196
• Approx Pages: 29
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School