| Rome has so much to offer to the world, not only by | | | | wrap around themselves. However, when Ancient |
| the various pieces of art and its massive and intricate | | | | Rome saw the more advanced dressing habit of |
| architecture. Its history also speaks a lot of how great | | | | Greece, they opted to adopt linen tunics, and they |
| Rome is even before. | | | | became even more comfortable. Footwear of both |
| Roman Art | | | | men and women were made of leather. On special |
| The arts of ancient Rome can be compared to those | | | | occasions, Roman men were required to wear togas; |
| of the Greek's. They do have their similarities. This can | | | | however, they have to take note of the different |
| be attributed to the fact that when the Romans | | | | ways to wear them, depending on their stature. |
| decided to conquer the Greeks, the former noticed | | | | Women, on the other hand, have to wear not jut one |
| how art was infused into the lifestyle of the latter. Out | | | | tunic, in addition to the veil or wool scarf they have to |
| of curiosity and love for Greek art, Roman soldiers | | | | wrap around their tunics. This gave them warmth |
| decided to bring such culture right at their own land. | | | | whenever the weather gets cold or it's raining. |
| They also brought artists-slaves with them. Thus, if you | | | | Roman People |
| will take a good look Ara Pacis, you will notice the | | | | People in ancient Rome enjoyed more freedom and |
| fancy swirls, which are so Greek. Romans are also | | | | equality than other countries and empires at that time. |
| fond of creating portraitures and busts of famous | | | | Even women were protected by their laws, though |
| persons. However, unlike the Greeks who love to | | | | people who are located at the west side of the |
| dwell on the ideals of their artwork, the Romans were | | | | empire became more liberal than those who lived in |
| more focused on their design and technical aspects. | | | | the east. The Roman Empire was also open even to |
| Roman Religion | | | | travelers; thus, there was so much interaction and |
| Ancient Rome also shares almost the same beliefs | | | | increase of knowledge in ancient Rome. Nevertheless, |
| and rituals practiced by the Greeks. For one, they both | | | | the rise of minority groups in the empire also paved |
| believed in too many gods, who had dominance over | | | | the way for cultural wars and tensions. |
| different portions of their lives, including marriage, | | | | The disparity of men and women can be felt when it |
| occupation, and nature. Moreover, in Ancient Rome, | | | | comes to education. Girls were left at home, while |
| their gods have their own Greek equivalent. A good | | | | boys were sent to school. Those who are living in the |
| example is the Zeus of Greece and Jupiter of Rome. | | | | villages, meanwhile, were illiterate, simply because they |
| Emperors too were being regarded as gods, especially | | | | couldn't afford to get an education. The privileged ones, |
| by those who were living in eastern side of the | | | | children who grew up in well-off families, had the |
| Roman Empire. Though paganism could be the first | | | | opportunity to study in other cities, such as in Athens |
| religion of Romans, let's not forget that Roman | | | | and Alexandria. |
| Catholicism also found its birth in the Eternal City. | | | | Walking around Rome is more than being inspired by |
| Roman Clothing | | | | its culture and history. It means reliving it, even if it's |
| It could have just been one wool piece they used to | | | | going to be just for a day. |