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1 Ancient Greek Architecture- Columns By: Evalyn Mohr

2 Parts Of Columns Capitol- Top Of Column Shaft- Body Of Column Base- Base Of Column (Bottom)

3 3 Types Of Columns Doric Ionic Corinthian

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5 Doric Column Simple/undecorated capitals Bulge in center Taper on ends Represented men

6 Doric Column The Parthenon

7 Doric Column The Lincoln Memorial

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9 Ionic Column Decorated capitals Curls for a women’s hair Represented women Examples: Temple of Artemis

10 Ionic Column The Temple of Athena Nike in Athens

11 Ionic Column U.S. Treasury Department in Washington, DC

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13 Corinthian Column Very decorated capitals Represented children Leaf-like decorations

14 Corinthian Column The Temple of Zeus in Athens

15 Corinthian Column The Capital Building in Washington, DC

16 Dentil at The White House

17 Greek Key at The Alabama Capital Building

18 Egg and Dart is popular as crown molding inside the home.

19 Review Activity: Do You Know Your Columns? I’m Going To Show You A Variety Of Ancient Greek Temples… Your Job Is To Decide If The Column Is: Doric Ionic Or Corinthian

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