[Greek influence on Roman culture]

So trade (which I suppose would be related to proximity) is more or less the main reason why Greek culture was able to rub off on the Romans?

[Greek influence on Roman culture]

So basically it was more or less the close proximity of Greece to Rome that allowed the Greeks to have an impact on Roman culture?

 

I was reading that some of the influence may have been a result of Romans having Greek slaves.

[Greek influence on Roman culture]

Would it be fair to say that the Romans borrowed the idea to use columns in their architecture from the Greeks?

[Greek influence on Roman culture]

Greetings,

 

I have a few questions for the forum. Please keep in mind that although I find Roman history fascinating, I know very little about it.

 

I noticed that the Greek culture seems to have had a significant influence on Roman culture. Is there a particular reason why? For instance, is it based solely on their proximity?

 

I was also curious if there was a particular aspect of Roman culture that the Greeks had the most influence on?

 

I find Roman art and architecture is stunning. Have the Greeks played much of a role in shaping Roman art and architecture?

 

Thanks all, I look forward to our conversations.