1. Greek Architecture

2. Parts Pediment – tops the columns, usually triangular and decorative Frieze – decorative border under pediment Architrave – the base of the roof that rests on the columns Capital – the top of the column Column – the pole that supports the roof Base – the bottom of the column

3. Triglyphs and Metopes These are a part of the frieze. The triglyph is between the decorative metopes. Often the metope tell a story.

4. Doric Earliest type of architecture (7 th – 5 th Century BC) Simple round design connecting a square top to the column. Columns usually had 20 parallel flutes. Design focus is harmony.

5. Examples of Doric The Temple of Hepheastus The Parthenon

6. Ionic The column is more slender than Doric. Usually the columns are as tall as 8 – 9 times the diameter of the column. Ionic columns are usually fluted.

7. Example of Ionic Temple of Nike

8. Corinthian Of Greek origin, but seldom used in Greece. The creator of this style based it on a basket he saw at a child’s grave The column is almost always fluted and often has elaborate flutes When used, Greeks often used this type inside the temples

9. Examples of Corinthian Maison Carrée