Greek and Roman culture, although similar, are very different and interesting. Since the Romans adopted culture from the Greeks, many traditions are the same. When the Romans conquered the Hellenistic cities, they became fascinated with the idea of a Greek style of doing things. All things Greek were now considered popular. This is how much of the Greek way of life made its way into the Roman society.
The first part of culture that the Romans adopted was the Greek art. Scores of Greek paintings were stolen from Greece and imported into the Roman Empire. Roman artists began adopting the Greek style of art, from the emotional intensity to the great detail. “In many cases, it is very difficult to distinguish between Hellenistic works, Roman copies of Greek works, and Roman originals.”(http://www.uwm.edu/Cour se/mythology/0100/ancient.htm) The Romans helped to preserve much of the Greek art, which might have otherwise been destroyed.
Another thing that the Romans and......
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