This paper assignment asks you to write a comparison between an Ancient Greek/Roman building and a building in Los Angeles that has been inspired by the Ancient Greek/Roman architectural tradition. Write a 2-3 page paper, double-spaced, 1 inch margins, Times New Roman font. You do not need to do outside research. Links with information are provided below.

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This paper assignment asks you to write a comparison between an Ancient Greek/Roman building and a building in Los Angeles that has been inspired by the Ancient Greek/Roman architectural tradition. Write a 2-3 page paper, double-spaced, 1 inch margins, Times New Roman font. You do not need to do outside research. Links with information are provided below.

Choose one Ancient Greek or Ancient Roman building from the list below and pair it with one building in Los Angeles. Then write a compare and contrast essay. How are the building similar? How are they different? Be sure to discuss function. How is each building used? Who uses it? What are the materials? Architectural details? Organization of the building?

As with the other compare and contrast essays, you must discuss the works together. So if you talk about the material of one building, you need to talk about the material of the other building right after.

ANCIENT ARCHITECTURE CHOICES

CHOICE 1: Roman Colosseum

Roman ColosseumLinks to an external site.

CHOICE 2: The Greek Theater of Epidaurus

Culture Trip: A Very Brief History of EpidaurusLinks to an external site.

CHOICE 3: Hadrian’s Villa

A Virtual Tour of Hadrian’s VillaLinks to an external site.

Maritime Theater at Hadrian’s VillaLinks to an external site.

MODERN LOS ANGELES ARCHITECTURE CHOICES

CHOICE 1: Greek Theater

Discover Los Angeles: The Story of an L.A. IconLinks to an external site.

The Greek Theater via DroneLinks to an external site.

CHOICE 2: Getty Villa in Malibu

Getty Villa HistoryDownload Getty Villa History

The Culture Trip: A Penny Pinching Billionaire’s Lavish Gift to the World Links to an external site.

KCET: Huell Howser Visits the Getty VillaLinks to an external site.

CHOICE 3: L.A. Coliseum

Discover L.A. History of L.A. ColiseumLinks to an external site.

Huell Howser Visits the Coliseum Links to an external site.

Drone TourLinks to an external site.