Roman Culure

Rome's greatness grew out of its imperial program of conquering others and establishing colonies, for example, the Greeks. The Ancient Romans acquired many of their cultural habits from the Ancient Greeks. The Greeks inspired the Romans from everyday customs and laws to architectural designs and style. To their credit, the Romans recognized the richness of Greek art and architecture, and they sought to emulate the Greek masters -- and the Greek styles and themes -- in their own art. The Romans also acquired and used part of the ancient Greek system of education. In essence, Roman culture emerged from the great Greek culture; however, they had similarities as well as differences. Greece concentrated on social and human advancements in their culture. Rome spent their time strengthening their government systems, and architecture.

To a large degree, the Romans brought Greek (and Hellenistic) culture to world attention. Romans patronized Greek artists and artisans in the glorification of a vast world of their own, Roman creation. It is no surprise, then, that the Roman poet Virgil turns to Greek mythology and to the Gre

The Ancient Romans were first governed by what is called the Twelve Tables. This provided the basic code and standard of living for all Romans. Later, all decisions were led to the discretion of the court’s judges, most of whom were corrupt. The Twelve Tables were followed by The Gracchi, which was developed and implemented by the emperor Caesar Augustus. Clearly, this government system represents a similarity between the two cultures, as the Greeks also had specified rules on common living standards, and later developed to a better government system. After this government change, Rome became a cosmopolitan capital where high-living and material wealth becomes synonymous with personal importance and success. Romans many times went to the Forum, which in a symbolic way, was much like the Parthenon to the Greeks. The Forum was the business center of town where people could do their banking, trading, shopping, and marketing. Public speaking, festivals, and religious ceremony were also conducted at the Forum.

The education system was also different from the Greeks. The goal of education in Greece was to be virtuous, learn and grow; nonetheless, in ancient Rome th

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