Architecture of Ancient Greece

14:35 Ancient Greek Architecture, Architecture, Athens, Classical Architecture, Columns, Corinthian, Doric, engraved illustrations, Greek, Olympic Stadium, Stadium, Tuscan No Comments

Ancient Greek Architecture is best known for it's temples most of which are found throughout their region. They also were first to build a open air theatre and was first constructed as early as 350BC. There are some theatres that survived. Usually the ancient Greek period is associated with temples and other famous constructions that were made in that architectural period. However the main invention that was made during that period are the Capitals/Columns that held up the ceilings in temples and other buildings. This was a revolutionary discovery and was yet to show its real influence and excellence on the architectural history. 

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Classical Architecture column types

22:13 Classical Architecture, Columns, CompositeArchitecture, Corinthian, Doric, engraved illustrations, Greek, Ionic, Roman, Tuscan No Comments

Doric Order: It is most used and the traditional order to associate with classical architecture. The column was first designed in Greece but developed in the Roman period.

Tuscan Order: It was developed in the Roman architectural period and didn't appear in any ancient Greek constructions.

Ionic Order: The Ionic was also widely spread and was later adopted by the Romans, it was very popular and beautiful.

Corinthian Order: The capitals ornately decorated with acanthus leaves and were similar style to the Ionic order column.

Composite Order: Is a combination of the Ionic and the Corinthian order capitals.

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