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Greek Architecture. Parts Pediment – tops the columns, usually triangular and decorative Frieze – decorative border under pediment Architrave – the base.

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1 Greek Architecture

2 Parts Pediment – tops the columns, usually triangular and decorative Frieze – decorative border under pediment Architrave – the base of the roof that rests on the columns Capital – the top of the column Column – the pole that supports the roof Base – the bottom of the column

3 Triglyphs and Metopes These are a part of the frieze. The triglyph is between the decorative metopes. Often the metope tell a story.

4 Doric Earliest type of architecture (7 th – 5 th Century BC) Simple round design connecting a square top to the column. Columns usually had 20 parallel flutes. Design focus is harmony.

5 Examples of Doric The Temple of Hepheastus The Parthenon

6 Ionic The column is more slender than Doric. Usually the columns are as tall as 8 – 9 times the diameter of the column. Ionic columns are usually fluted.

7 Example of Ionic Temple of Nike

8 Corinthian Of Greek origin, but seldom used in Greece. The creator of this style based it on a basket he saw at a child’s grave The column is almost always fluted and often has elaborate flutes When used, Greeks often used this type inside the temples

9 Examples of Corinthian Maison Carrée


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