Temple of Athena Nike:
Temple of Athena Nike Small temple at the gateway of the Acropolis.
One of the oldest examples of Ionic order.
Corinthian Order:
Corinthian Order Most decorative out of all the three orders.
Features:
-Flat roof.
-Symmetrical
Acanthus Leaves:
Acanthus Leaves Carved into the capitals of Corinthian columns.
Resembles thistle, poppy, and parsley leaves. The acanthus plant Acanthus on a capital
Corinthian Order cont.:
Corinthian Order cont. Corinthian temples began being built at end of 5th cent. BC.
The Temple of Apollo was one the earliest Corinthian temples.
Temple of Apollo:
Temple of Apollo Located in Bassae, Greece.
Built in 5th century BC-earliest Corinthian temple.
This style was more commonly liked in Rome.
Sites:
Sites Many temples have been rebuilt after they were taken apart by other countries during invasions.