DESIGN || ARCHITECTURE > CLASSICAL
c. 6th century BC – 3rd century AD
Mediterranean region — Influences: Greeks, Etruscans, Roman Empire, Persian and Egyptian
For 2,500 years Classical Greek and Roman architecture have provided the foundation for Western architecture—literally, in places—seen in the Greek column orders and the Roman arch, dome and barrel vaults.
Gallo-Roman France
Original Roman temples, amphitheaters, and aqueducts remain as inspiration for all to experience.

Elements of the Roman Temple
The Temple of Augustus and Livia

Roman Rome, Italy
Original Roman temples, amphitheaters, and aqueducts remain as inspiration for all to experience.
Roman Forum Roman Forum Colosseum Arch of Constantine Pantheon Ponte Emilio