GreekArchitecture

A. ColumnsColumns are part of Post and Lintel type construction

Egyptians used post and lintel architecture in their buildings

The Greeks adopted post and lintel from the Egyptians modifying and developing their own style of column or order decoration

There are three types of Greek columns--which are still used today.

1. DoricThe first of the Greek order (the oldest)

2. IonicThe second Greek order (the middle)

3. CorinthianThe third type of the Greek order

Columns are the post part in construction; the Greeks also modified the Lintel part

Pediment (Lintel):Frieze: statues; usually of the Gods

B. BuildingsMany Greek buildings remain in partial standing

These buildings and styles influenced Roman architecture that followed.

1. Acropolis

Main temple complex in Athensand GreeceBuilt by Pericles; Golden Age of Athens

2. ParthenonAthenas Temple at the Acropolis

3. Athena Nike Temple

Athena Nike cont.

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