Who Influenced American Sculpture More, Ancient Greece or Ancient Rome?

Question

This is very important. Any answer is greatly appreciated.

Answer 1

Well, I vote Rome because they are based on Republic like american people and Greece are based on demorcracy.


Wise as always~ Raven

Answer 2

The Romans pretty much copied the Greeks in everything. Like cultural hijacking. In fact they went so far as to make exact copies of say a Greek sculpture and then completely destroy the original. Eventually the Romans began to vaguely differ in style with the Greeks only in that they weren't as apprehensive to carve a sculpture of say an elderly person or paint a "less than perfect" face. The impact of Greek architecure, philosophy and art has permeated throughout history for centuries and will continue to do so. I'd say Greek architecture and obviously the advent of democracy are the most profound aspects in America. Look at the columns in the Lincoln Memorial or many courthouses and townhalls strewn throughot America. Its astounding.

Answer 3

Well.. for one thing, most of Rome's sculptures are heavily influenced by the Greek sculptures. But I don't know much about it influencing modern American sculptures. If they are then Ancient Greece would definitely be the source of influence.

Answer 4

Greece: the Romans copied the Greeks

Answer 5

gotta go with the Greeks the Romans stole most of the good stuff from other cultures including the Greeks also Africa, Egypt, etc etc which contributed to us in their own way but all in all I gotta say Greeks

Answer 6

none of the above

Constantin Brancusi
[Romanian Abstract Sculptor, 1876-1957]

Answer 7

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Greece was the more influential however the Romans would be more recognized because of their adaptations and renovations of said architecture.

Answer 8

rome