Greek Architecture

Homes of the rich / poor Made of mud brick Made of mud brick Had many rooms Had a center courtyard Walls and floors were covered in mosaics Made of mud brick Very simple homes 2 or 3 rooms Floors were dirt Had to fetch water from a well or a public fountain Cooked outside over a campfire

Temples Greek life was dominated by religions so their temples were the biggest and most beautiful This temple was dedicated to two gods, Hephaestus and Athena

3 Capital Orders The Greeks developed 3 architectural systems/designs called the orders: - Doric - very sturdy - top (capital) is plain - used in mainland Greece - Ionic - two scrolls at the capital - fancier than the Doric design - Corinthian - has a taller capital - Is more elaborate than the other two - capital has acanthus leaves sprouting from the column

Parthenon Temple dedicated to the goddess Athena Built on top of the hill on the acropolis Located in Athens

Frieze around the Parthenon On all 4 walls Sculptures cut out of the stone walls Went all the way around the Parthenon

Greek Theater central place of formal gatherings in ancient Greece. stage for Tragedies, Comedies, poetry and musical events Theatre at Delphi

Greek Stadiums all the city-states of Greece would gather and compete in athletic events The Olympics started in these stadiums

The White House in Washington D.C. The Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C.

Can you guess the order??