Structure of the Presentation: GREEK and ROMAN ARCHITECTURE Structure of the Presentation: Review of Temple Parts Other Architectural Forms Recognizing Classical Architecture © 2006-2011 MDW
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 9 1 10 Temple Parts crepidoma pronaos naos column capital architrave frieze pediment trigylph metope Temple of Portunus, Rome 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 9 1 10
Doric Ionic Corinthian Temple Parts: Types of Column Capitals Doric Ionic Corinthian
Temple Parts: Types of Column Capitals Temple of Poseidon, Sounion, Greece Temple of Zeus, Athens Erechtheion, Athens Temple Parts: Types of Column Capitals
Popular amongst the Romans, it was a form imported from Egypt. Architectural Forms: The Obelisk Obelisk, Rome Obelisk, Rome Popular amongst the Romans, it was a form imported from Egypt. Often the actual obelisks themselves were brought in from Egypt as well!
Architectural Forms: The Arch A pure Roman invention! Arch of Titus, Rome
Architectural Forms: The arch as present in the aqueduct Pont du Garde, France
emphasizes Hadrian’s control over the city. Arch of Hadrian, Athens Architectural Forms: Combining forms to enhance effect This monument in Athens, built by Hadrian, emphasizes Hadrian’s control over the city.
Architectural Forms: The dome Pantheon, Rome Another Roman invention!
Architectural Innovation: A new take on the dome The oculus, which is the hole at the top of this dome, allows light, air, and rainwater to enter the structure. Pantheon, Rome
Architectural Forms: The portico, or covered walkway Stoa of Attalos, Athens A Greek idea…
Architectural Forms: The portico, or covered walkway …imported to Rome! Basilica of Maxentius, Rome
Architectural Forms: The portico, or covered walkway Basilica of Maxentius, Rome
Architectural Forms: The Greek Theatre Theatre of Dionysus, Athens Greek theatres were semicircular and built into hillsides.
Architectural Forms: The Greek Theatre Theatre of Dionysus, Athens
Architectural Forms: The Roman Theatre Theatre of Pompey, Rome (not extant) Roman theatres, also semicircular, were freestanding.
Architectural Forms: The Roman Amphitheatre Amphitheatre, Pompeii Amphitheatres were a Roman invention. They were completely circular or ovular. Bloodsports, rather than dramatic entertainments, were held here.
Identify the Classical Architecture: Washington, DC
Identify the Classical Architecture: University of Virginia
Identify the Classical Architecture: University of Virginia
Identify the Classical Architecture: University of Virginia
Identify the Classical Architecture: University of Maryland
Identify the Classical Architecture: Your Neighborhood
Identify the Classical Architecture: Your Neighborhood
Identify the Classical Architecture: Your Neighborhood
Identify the Classical Architecture: Your Neighborhood
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