<P> While the traditional view of the ancient Roman artists is that they often borrowed from , and copied Greek precedents ( much of the Greek sculptures known today are in the form of Roman marble copies ) , more recent analysis has indicated that Roman art is a highly creative pastiche relying heavily on Greek models but also encompassing Etruscan , native Italic , and even Egyptian visual culture . Stylistic eclecticism and practical application are the hallmarks of much Roman art . </P>
<P> While the traditional view of the ancient Roman artists is that they often borrowed from , and copied Greek precedents ( much of the Greek sculptures known today are in the form of Roman marble copies ) , more recent analysis has indicated that Roman art is a highly creative pastiche relying heavily on Greek models but also encompassing Etruscan , native Italic , and even Egyptian visual culture . Stylistic eclecticism and practical application are the hallmarks of much Roman art . </P>
roman artists were most heavily influenced by artist from
roman artists were most heavily influenced by artist from
Greek Etruscan native Italic Egyptian
Greek Etruscan native Italic Egyptian