A magnificent 2000-year-old Roman Aqueduct at Segovia's (Spain) Plaza Azoguejo, which is still in use. Note the extensive use of the Roman Arch.
Banking and finance facilitates political systems to motivate workers with the ruler's vision for the benefit of society as a whole. Ironically, pollution today threatens the survival of this ancient work of beauty, which comes from a lack of money to continue the expensive upkeep. Massive public projects today are based on this same principal: Utilization of banking tools to create currency and capitalism for the common good.
Banking and finance facilitates political systems to motivate workers with the ruler's vision for the benefit of society as a whole. Ironically, pollution today threatens the survival of this ancient work of beauty, which comes from a lack of money to continue the expensive upkeep. Massive public projects today are based on this same principal: Utilization of banking tools to create currency and capitalism for the common good.
Banking and money in the history of art
Money connotes power and requires careful control for the survival of nations, cultures, and kingdoms. Throughout history money has been used to control expansion of power and to conquer lands near and far. Tribute paid to Kings and Queens (including Christ), and the bankers behind them, are a key part of Art History. "The Romans, great builders and administrators in their own right, took banking out of the temples and formalized it within distinct buildings. Julius Caesar, in one of the edicts changing Roman law after his takeover, gives the first example of allowing bankers to confiscate land in lieu of loan payments." (Andrew Beattie, The Evolution of Banking)
Even back in ancient Rome, foreclosure was a key part of the lending and building society.
Even back in ancient Rome, foreclosure was a key part of the lending and building society.
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