The Differences between Greek and Roman Architecture

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The Pantheon and the Parthenon, both of them are ancient temples. Parthenon was constructed in
126AD in Greek and Pantheon was built in 447 BC in Rome for their respective Gods. Ionic
columns built Parthenon Doric temple. The east pediment narrates the birth of Athena. Pantheon
exterior design was adopted by Greek ancient architecture. During the middle-age, both temples
functioned as churches. Pantheon religious links prevent it from being damaged by roots.
Fig.1 The Pantheon
Fig.2 The Parthenon
The differences between Greek and Roman Architecture
Romans adopted the Greek culture for designing the architecture of buildings. They were
interested in Corinthian order building design. Roman used new material, new techniques, and
the best use of the existing technology as shown in The Parthenon construction, hence they are
called ‘great innovators’. To create a unique architectural style, Romans introduced the use of
arches and domes. They continued to use the Ionic, Corinthian, and Doric orders (Ranogajec).
The Doric column is very similar to the Tuscan column, whose column is smaller at the top.
Roman and Greek architecture is similar in design. Greeks preferred lintel and a post-
construction method, and Romans preferred actual architecture construction.(Ranogajec,
n.d.).They have similarities that the Greeks were inspired by the Romans, and dissimilarity is
that the material used for designing of architecture is different. Romans' building structure is
more free-flowing because they used concrete in the building. Greeks used limestone or marbles
in for building design. Both use persistent appearance columns styles in most buildings. Romans
preferred the Corinthian order, and Greeks prefer the use of Ionic and Doric orders.