1. GREEK ARCHITECTURE
The Acropolis

2. Greek Architecture

3. Greek Architecture

4. Introduction to Greek Architecture
The Classical Age (about 500 to 323 B.C)
The city-state of Athens was the center of Greek culture and arts.
On top of a hill in Athens is the Acropolis, a collection of monuments and temples dedicated to the gods. The best known is the Parthenon.
Greek culture influenced the architecture of every period of Western civilization
Today we see museums, academies, and colleges, court houses, public buildings and banks that became Greek temple “look a likes”

5. The Temple Greek Architecture
One of the most important buildings in a Greek town was the temple
Where the Gods were worshiped
Rectangular, with columns holding up the roof over an entrance and sanctuary
Inside stood a colossal statue of the god to whom the temple was dedicated

6. Greek Architecture
The Three Orders
The different types of columns are called “orders” because their parts and proportions are ordered and coordinated
The three orders are:
The Doric Order
The Ionic Order
The Corinthian Order

7. THE DORIC ORDER Greek Architecture
The shaft of the column rests on the topmost step. It tapers towards the top in a slightly swelling curve. Doric temples were powerful structure, and heavy in appearance. The capitals are huge and flat. Most Doric temples were built on mainland Greece.
Examples: The Basilica (Temple of Hera) and the Parthenon

8. Greek Architecture
The Temple of Hera (The Basilica)

9. Greek Architecture
The Parthenon

10. The Ionic Order Greek Architecture
This order is much lighter and more delicate than the Doric. The columns are set on a base and are much more slender. The capitals are decorated with a spiral or scroll motif. Most of these temples were on the mainland of Greece
Examples: The temple of Athena Nike, The Erechtheum, the Porch of the Maidens

11. The Temple of Athena Nike
Greek Architecture

12. Erechtheum
Greek Architecture

13. Porch of the Maidens
Greek Architecture

14. How to Pronounce Greek Architecture Erechtheum
Wednesday or Wadnusky
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15. The Corinthian Order Greek Architecture
The Corinthian style has towering columns crowned with decorative capitals of acanthus leaves. This style was developed late in Greek civilization and is actually seen most often on Roman temples. This style is very fancy.
Example: Temple of the Olympian Zeus.

16. Temple of the Olympian Zeus
Greek Architecture
Temple of the Olympian Zeus