Landscapes & Interior Design.

Design in Rome

Greek and Roman architecture are of great interest to everyone interested in European culture. Everyone from art historians to architects, urban planners, and designers alike are bound to have an interest in Greco-Roman architecture.

Roman architecture is preceded by Greek values of design and therefore is largely derived from Greek architecture. Broad columns, arches and later domes are all characteristic features of the Greco-Roman architectural language.

Many styles such as tile mosaics which were popular in Roman towns and cities are known to have been borrowed from Greek tradition. Homes in ancient Rome were hardly anything like the modern Rome apartments one might live in today while visiting Italy. Building material was mainly confined to locally available stone along with marble. Romans used concrete in their structures, which is a key contribution to modern construction. Styles in interior design and decoration varied from region to region, with art and decoration mainly depicting the taste of those who commissioned it, rather than that of the sculptor or artisan.

It is in Rome that one can witness the world famous Colosseum and the Pantheon among many other sites of cultural, artistic, and historical importance. While roman architecture evolved from Greek architecture, it is important to note that it also made significant contributions and changes to traiditonal Greek style.