02-05-2009, 02:13 AM
Hi guys,
I remember flipping through a book on Greek architecture in a Barnes & Noble (any popular bookstore is comparable) over a year ago. That book made a statement that I haven't forgotten since, to wit. that Greeks built their structures in pursuit of a central idea of One, Ideal, building; whereas the Romans built their structures haphazardly, of all shapes and forms, indifferent to finding that one Ideal building which would be suitable for all occasions.
My question is simple: have any of you read recent books on Greek architecture, and remember where that statement could come from?
I remember flipping through a book on Greek architecture in a Barnes & Noble (any popular bookstore is comparable) over a year ago. That book made a statement that I haven't forgotten since, to wit. that Greeks built their structures in pursuit of a central idea of One, Ideal, building; whereas the Romans built their structures haphazardly, of all shapes and forms, indifferent to finding that one Ideal building which would be suitable for all occasions.
My question is simple: have any of you read recent books on Greek architecture, and remember where that statement could come from?
Multi viri et feminae philosophiam antiquam conservant.
James S.
James S.
