Columns and the Parthenon The Greek life was dominated by religion and so the religious temples of ancient Greece were some of the biggest and most beautiful examples of their art and architecture. They were also used to show civic power and pride. The architectural system was divided into three groups, or orders, each with a different detailing. The three Greek orders are: Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian, with Corinthian being the most decorated. Doric columns were sturdy and the tops were plain
The Historical Investigation - Year 11 Ancient History Greek Architecture Identify the two main architectural systems (orders) of early Greek Architecture and its impact on society today, including examples of each order and their characteristics. The architecture of ancient Greece is represented by buildings in the cities of mainland Greece, the Aegean islands, southern Italy and Sicily, and the Ionian Coast of Turkey. Architecture, defined as a building executed to an aesthetically considered
Michael Duca ART – 102-099 February 26, 2011 Greek Architecture Assignment In 1914 the cornerstone of the new Municipal Building was laid to replace the old Town Hall of West New York. This building was completed in 1915, and the architect was WM. Mayer Jr. The style that Mayer chose for this structure was Classical Greek architecture. Like the Parthenon, this building would be considered a Doric peripheral temple, which means that it consists of a rectangular floor plan. It does not have columns
The architecture of ancient Greece is represented by buildings in the sanctuaries and cities of mainland Greece, the Aegean islands, southern Italy and Sicily, and the Ionian coast of Turkey. Monumental Greek architecture began in the archaic period, flourished through the classical and Hellenistic periods, and saw the first of many revivals during the Roman Empire. The roots of Greek architecture lie in the tradition of local Bronze Age house and palaces. The following paper will cover the basic
There are many fascinating architectures and buildings in Greece. Five very important buildings are the Parthenon, Erechtheion, the Old Temple, Propylaia, and the Temple of Apollo. The Parthenon is a Doric style temple with eight columns at the front and seven at the sides. This temple was dedicated to Athena, and built to shelter the statue of Athena. This building was burned down by the Persians in 480 BCE while it was still under construction. The Erechtheion was built to fit the religious rituals
Carlos Sambrano Greek Architecture Greek architecture changed and influenced a lot of the architecture of today. The ancient Classical eras of Greece were undoubtedly one of the most beautiful, having left behind ideas, concepts, and art that created the foundation of what we call “western civilization”. However, the two previous millennia that lead to these ancient eras, as well as the other two millennia that succeeded them are all part of the history of Greece and have left just as rich
Greek Architecture Greek architecture is the most recognized architecture in the world. It’s easily distinguished due to the highly formalized features. The Greeks were able to develop very advanced structures using posts and lintels, columns, and masonry. The most well-known Greek structures are their temples and also their theatres. Throughout the course of this paper, I will discuss these specific structural elements along with the main structures constructed by the Greeks. The post and lintel
Greek architecture begins with the simple houses of the Dark Age and culminates in the monumental temples of the Classical period and the elaborately planned cities and sanctuaries of the Hellenistic period. As in any time or place, the raw materials available and the technologies developed to utilize them largely determined the nature of the architecture. The principal materials of Greek architecture were wood, used for supports and roof beams; unbaked brick, used for walls, especially of private
Greek and Roman Architecture Naomi Berthiaume ART/101 Jamie Welch April 19, 2013 Any type of architecture that you study has taken certain aspects from past periods, whether it is the exterior design, the use of certain features, or just the building type in general. Two of the iconic types would have to be Greek and Roman architecture. Both Greek and Roman architecture share similarities, but they also have some differences from one and other. While Roman architecture was greatly influenced
Greek and Roman Architecture Daryl L. Wassell ART/101 November 15, 2013 Kristy Yau Greek and Roman Architecture The fundamental establishment of Greek architecture finds itself in basic geometrical order. The Lion Gate at Mycenae in Greece (1250 BCE) is surrounded by walls considered load-bearing construction. It also contains another type of architectural technique in post-and-lintel. “Post-and-lintel construction consists of a horizontal beam supported at each end by a vertical post or