Greek influence

Greek influence refers to the lasting impact of ancient Greek civilization on later cultures, particularly in philosophy, art, architecture, science, government, and literature.

The term appears frequently in discussions of Western civilization, which draws heavily on Greek ideas: The Greek influence on Roman culture was profound.

Renaissance thinkers looked to Greek influence when reviving classical learning.

In art history, Greek influence describes the adoption of Greek aesthetic principles—columns, proportion, idealized human forms—by other traditions.