AHS 017A Lecture Notes - Lecture 27: Etruscan Architecture, Tuscan Order, Ancient Roman Architecture
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Tuscan order put far less emphasis on architectural detail. The etruscan temple was different because it was placed on a high pedestal. Different that the greek because the greek wanted the west and east end to be similar and the etruscan temple did not. Etruscan temple did not manifest the beauty and simplicity of the greeks. The etruscan temple did not need to be beautiful form all around like the. Heavy dependence of greek and archaic vibes. The are adapting the greeks ideas in whatever way they want. Romans never really copied the greeks- took greek models and used them however they wanted. Visually less imposing then that of the greeks. The etruscan and eventually roman was finally at home. While borrowing a number of elements from the greeks, etruscan architecture remained distinct. Roman architecture was heavily dependent on roman culture. Greatest empire of the western culture- roman empire.
