6. ROMAN ARCHITECTURE - In many ways, Roman architecture was like Greek architecture, but there were some important differences: - Roman architecture was monumental, and on a larger scale than Greek architecture. - The Romans had very practical objectives. They carried out grea engineering works like aqueducts, roads, and bridges. - The Romans used arches and vaults - The Romans invented new orders, as well as using the Greek orders. - The Romans used stone for construction materials as did he Greek, but they also used other materials included bricks and cement.
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