Greece III. Architecture
A. Columns Columns are part of Post and Lintel type construction
Egyptians used post and lintel architecture in their buildings
The Greeks adopted post and lintel from the Egyptians modifying and developing their own style of column or order decoration There are three types of Greek columns--which are still used today.
1. Doric The first of the Greek order (the oldest)
2. Ionic The second Greek order (the middle)
3. Corinthian The third type of the Greek order
Columns are the post part in construction; the Greeks also modified the Lintel part
Pediment (Lintel): Frieze: statues; usually of the Gods
B. Buildings Many Greek buildings remain in partial standing These buildings and styles influenced Roman architecture that followed.
1. Acropolis Main temple complex in Athens—and Greece Built by Pericles; “Golden Age of Athens”
2. Parthenon Athena’s Temple at the Acropolis
3. Athena Nike Temple
Athena Nike cont.
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