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Ancient Greek Architecture: Ancient Greek Architecture Annie Pritchard
Styles of Architecture: Styles of Architecture
Columns: Columns
Doric: Doric Doric columns from the Parthenon; more dignified types of columns
Ionic: Ionic Ionic columns from the Temple of Athena Nike; were more loose types of columns
Corinthian Columns: Corinthian Columns
Layout of Temples: Layout of Temples The normal temple includes the columns, the porch, the cella, and different architectural features
Structure of Greek Temples: Structure of Greek Temples Rectangular
Made of limestone
Structure of Greek Temples Cont.: Structure of Greek Temples Cont. Had surrounding columns
Roofs made with tiles
Friezes: Friezes Added decoration
Towards ceiling
Bas-reliefs
The Acropolis: The Acropolis Located in Athens
The Acropolis Cont.: The Acropolis Cont. The Parthenon Old Temple of Athena Temple of Athena Nike
The Parthenon : The Parthenon The columns on the Parthenon appear to be straight but they really lean inward
Temple of Athena Nike: Temple of Athena Nike Located in Athens
Building Materials: Building Materials Marble
Wood
Brick
Limestone
Terracotta
Metals
High Class House: High Class House The rooms surround the courtyard
Middle Class House: Middle Class House
Greek Theatres: Greek Theatres Tiered Seating
Main area-performance area
Skene- the dressing room
Epidaurus: Epidaurus One of the most popular ancient Greek theatres