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FAMOUS ANCIENT GREEKS

~Temple Architecture

~Examples of Famous Greek Temples

TEMPLE ARCHITECTURE

The Greek Orders:

 Doric, Ionic, Corinthian

The Greeks developed three architectural systems, called orders, each with their own distinctive proportions and detailing. The Greek orders are: Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian. The Doric Style is rather sturdy and its top is plain. This style was used in mainland Greece and colonies in southern Italy and Sicily. The Ionic style is thinner and more elegant. Its capital is decorated with a scroll like design (a volute). This style was found in eastern Greece and the islands. The Corinthian style is seldom used in the Greek world, but often seen in Roman temples. Its capital is very elaborate and decorated with acanthus leaves.

Source:

http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/cas/fnart/arch/greek_arch.html

The Doric Style : Temple of Hera at Olympic (6th Century BC)

Greek Doric Classical Style: The PARTHENON, ATHENS

The Parthenon was built to honor Athena, the goddess of wisdom. It was built on top of the Acropolis in ancient Athens in 5th century B.C. The Parthenon is now in ruins from thousands of years of natural disasters pollution and acid rain. Despite the ruins, the Acropolis still displays the beauty of Greek architecture.          

Corinthian Style: Temple to the Olympian Zeus, Athens (4th century BC-1st century AD)

For more information about Greek Architecture go to:

http://www.ancientgreece.com/art/art.htm

http://harpy.uccs.edu/greek/greek.html

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http://harpy.uccs.edu/greek/athens.html

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