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Greek Architecture

Greek influence is visible
in everything that we have today. Our laws, cities
and even our system of government
all come from asppects of greek civilization,
but maybe what we have been influenced the most gy the greeks is in
architecture. Maybe the reason this is, is that it was a new form of
architecture that had little to do with function and everything to do with looks.
Agood example is the Greek temple. They were built in honor of the gods, but
the architects were most likely more concerned with beauty than function.

Unlike the Romans who used the arch to support their buildings the Greeks used
columns. their system is called the post and lintel system. This system
wasn't very efficiant and is now outdated, but in ancient times it was the only
way of building. Another thing that the Greeks are famous for are their great
theaters, where they held many plays. Some of these plays were building blocks
for modem
drama.

The greek theater was......

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