Greek Architecture
Doric Style
- Rather sturdy and its top (the capital), is plain.
- Was used in mainland Greece and the colonies in southern Italy and Sicily.
Example of Doric Style :
Parthenon
- Was built on the Acropolis in Athens, in the 5th century BC.
- Temple of Athena Parthenos ("Virgin"), Greek goddess of wisdom.
Ionic Style
- Is thinner and more elegant. Its capital is decorated with a scroll-like design.
- Was found in eastern Greece and the islands.
Example of Ionic Order :
Erechtheum
- Built on the Acropolis of Athens between 421 and 405BC.
- Temple from the middle classical period of Greek art and architecture.
Corinthian Style
- Seldom used in the Greek world, but often seen on Roman temples.
- Its capital is very elaborate and decorated with acanthus leaves.
Example of Corinthian Order :
Temple of Zeus
- Started in the 2d cent. B.C. and completed by Emperor Hadrian in the 2d cent. A.D.
Retrieved July 14, 2011 from : http://www.ancientgreece.com/s/Art/
Doing research on other countries art and culture is really time-consuming,
but,
this is quite interesting anyway.
( If got time to do deeper research and understanding about the artworks )
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