1. Greek Architecture

2. Basics Post & Lintel Construction
horizontal slab held up by two vertical posts;
the basics of architecture

3. { 2. Entablature: the upper section of a Greek building
moldings and bands which lie horizontally above columns {

4. 3. Cornice: the projecting upper section of an entablature

5. 4. Frieze: a decorative horizontal band along the upper end of a wall

6. 5. Triglyphs: a decorative panel consisting of three protruding vertical stone bars{ {

7. 6. Metope: the space between the triglyphs on a frieze{

8. 7. Architrave: the lowest part of the entablature

9. 8. Pediment: the triangular panel above the entablature; decorated with sculptures—scenes of battle, mythology

18. Fluting: Grooves in a column

19. Entasis: An apparent, but imperceptible swelling of a column—a trick of the eye

20. The Parthenon

21. Columns: Three Main Parts
Abacus
Capital
Shaft

22. Three orders (types):
1. Doric
The earliest order
Simple
No base, boring capital
Big & bulky; short (4-5 m. high)

24. Three orders (types):
2. Ionic
2nd order
Curved capital
Molded base
Columns more slender, taller (8-9m.)

26. Three orders (types):
3. Corinthian
3rd order
Capital decorated with acanthus leaves
Base
Slender columns
Mostly used by Romans

28. Greek Architecture/Sculpture Activity
Today, you will be DRAWING a Greek building modeled after the Parthenon. Your THEME will be pop culture based (movie/television show). Below are the requirements:
ONE OF EACH of the columns—labeled with type and parts—must be used (3)
Label all parts of the Greek Building
Illustrate characters from your theme for the pediment AND illustrate events from your theme for the metope.
Rubric:
5 pts for each column (labeled and drawn)—15 pts total
10 pts for upper portion of building (labeled and drawn)
5 pts for explanation of theme (characters/events)
30 pts total
Greek Architecture/Sculpture Activity