Describe and discuss the differences between Greek and Roman portrait busts—WHY do they look different? What ideas does each convey to the viewer and posterity?

There is a difference in designing and painting of the designs among Greek and Roman that they use to depict to the people differently. Across time we have always revered great thinkers who revolutionized the world with their ability to think critically. When met with the topic of critical thinking as whole there is no better person that comes to mind other than Marcus Aurelius. Remembered as one of the greatest rulers of the Roman empire, he is known for his outstanding leadership in battle and beautiful writings into ancient Roman Stoic philosophy.

One of his most notable writings is the “Meditations.” It is a book compiled of his journal writings that reflects on his time as an emperor, as well as the many lessons he has learned throughout his life that created the foundation of the man he was. You could say that his writings were the commandments of man, in a sense, creating principles to live by that slightly resembled what many major religions have created. In order to create these types of guidelines you must first step back from just experiencing life and take a moment to be more introspective and think critically on your methods of operation (Trent, 2019).

How did Greek and Roman architect/engineers apply their skills differently to the structures

that define their respective cultures (ex. The Parthenon vs. The Colosseum)

The Parthenon and the Colosseum are two basics and identification of the Greek and Roman architects that represents their identifications with their structure and designs. The Parthenon design consists of square shaping’s along with pillars having well developed systems. The temple that they build to worship have 19 inner pillars and 46 outer pillars named prethon which depicts their true culture and true power of Athena along with Showing Greeks Goddess workings. The oval shaped temple was very much fascinating towards their followers.

The designs of Colosseum were made in terms of entertaining the public that was made for the gladiators fight and that showed greatly in an organized way having differences in different occasions in terms of entertaining the public in Rome. The gladiator’s contents were organized to work on public sectors making the things to be very much different views showing public spectacles, sea battels, animal hunts and other Romans that attended the Colosseum to work effectively and efficiently. The structure of the Colosseum is much complex then Parthenon that makes the things be highly predictable and innovative to supply sea battels (Proessay.com, 2012).

What do you think is their most important contribution to modern society?  Why did they

collapse and are we next?

            As an emperor, he had complete freedom of will to take advantage of the power that lied within his hands. Like many of the emperors before him, he could have easily lead the path of a gluttonous, power hungry ruler who cared about nothing more than the wine that touched his lips. Instead, he took the route of a man who was honorable and modest. He did not take advantages of his riches, living a life of “soft” luxury. He not only thanked his mother for teaching him to be religious and liberal, but he analyzed further into his own experience. Imagine being in a place of such high nobility, where your wishes can be fulfilled at any time, where money is but an object, and you have the ability to roam freely as you please. One could easily get lost in the freedom, and never think once to look over their own actions. This is what many of the Roman rulers did, as it is said that there were only “Five Good Emperors,” with Marcus Aurelius being one of them.

Are we modern day gladiators or not?  What drives us to enjoy the violence or not?  Will we ever progress from violence or are we hard-wired to "kill?"

In 1881 There has been set many of the scenes by depicting about the modern football that is taking a larger are towards better advancements. Later he states that it is important that you keep your own list of these thank you letters, saying that is important that we fall out of touch with ourselves, that we must look to these people to remind us of what makes us great. That it is important that we see the greatness in others in order for us to see what is truly great about ourselves. And to begin this process, we have to think critically on all of the conversations we had with the people we love. The moments in which you admired someone you know for something they did. Thinking about and analyzing these memories beyond nostalgia, but for application and the process of building our own foundation. He looked beyond the happenings of his everyday life, not taking in the fine luxuries of the emperor life with a breath of satisfaction and self-concern (Heisel, 2015).

References of Greek and Roman Art

Heisel, A. (2015). Are Football Players Really Modern-Day Gladiators? Retrieved from https://www.vice.com/en_ca/article/d7mz3y/are-football-players-really-modern-day-gladiators

Proessay.com. (2012, July 12). Parthenon and Colosseum. Retrieved from https://www.proessay.com/parthenon-and-colosseum/

Trent, A. (2019). What Is the Difference Between Greek & Roman Sculptures? Retrieved from https://www.ehow.com/info_8333662_difference-between-greek-roman-sculptures.html