Roman ArchitectureRoman architecture implemented many features of ancient Greek architecture. The Romans showed the influence of their engineering skills and centuries-old monuments, while Greek architecture showed the influence of their gods and ideas of physical perfection. The use of arches, the dome and concrete allowed the ancient Romans to achieve extraordinary results in the construction of imposing structures for public use. While displaying the magnificence of the Greeks and their practical application, as well as their creativity, the Romans established architectural features that remain to this day. As the Roman population grew, the buildings they used for meetings and markets had to expand. This presented a problem with the Greek use of columns. The Greeks used the "post and lintel" system to design a building. It's simply the idea of ​​placing two columns vertically and placing a beam on top of them; a simple and easy assembly, but not durable. Because the building had to be so large to accommodate the large crowds, more columns were needed to support it. This prompted the Romans to turn to engineers and so the arch was created. The use of arches made it possible to evenly distribute the weight of the structure, as well as push it towards the ground. This prevented many structures, such as the Colosseum, from disintegrating under its mass. The arches supported so much weight; architects could remove columns that were previously crucial. The Colosseum is a huge oval amphitheater in the center of Rome, making it literally and symbolically the heart of Rome. It was commissioned by Emperor Vespasian and built of concrete and stone. Could hold 50,000 to 80,000... half of paper... stinks, the Romans greatly improved the way they planned and improved those projects. They brought many new innovations in architecture, produced revolutionary designs and building materials leaving an immense impact on architecture that can still be seen today. Works Cited Cartwright, Mark. "Roman architecture". Roman architecture. Np, 5 October 2013. Web. 1 April 2014. Greek and Roman architecture. Cambridge: Cambridge UP, 1980. Print. Hopkins, Keith and Mary Beard. The Colosseum. Cambridge, MA: Harvard UP, 2005. Print."Pantheon." Pantheon. Np, nd Web. 1 April 2014. "Architecture of the Roman Colosseum." Roman Colosseum RSS. Np, 3 January 2012. Web. 1 April 2014."Roman Empire and the Colosseum." Roman Colosseum. Np, 2008. Web. 1 April 2014."Roman Pantheon." Rome.info. Np, nd Web. April 1, 2014. Sear, Frank. Roman architecture. London: Routledge, 1998. Print.