Greek Architecture

Greek architecture is renowned for its artistic public buildings, particularly temples that served religious and political purposes. The Classical Architecture style, prominent in Athens during the 400s B.C.E, is characterized by three types of columns: Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian, each with distinct designs and historical significance. Examples of these columns can be seen in modern buildings like the New York Stock Exchange and various memorials in Washington, D.C.

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Greek Architecture

One of the many accomplishments of the ancient

Greeks is their art and architecture. Public buildings
were decorated with carvings of animals, people’s
faces, leaves and flowers. Every element of a
building was a work of art. The style used in Athens
in the 400s B.C.E became standard in the Greek
world and is known today as
Classical Architecture.
Greek life was dominated by religion, so it is not surprising
that their temples were the biggest and most beautiful
buildings. The temples also had a political purpose, as
they were often constructed to show civil pride and power
or to offer thanks to a patron god or goddess of the city-
state for success in war. The temples were made of
limestone or marble, with a roof or ceiling made of wood.
The builders made use of stone columns.
Types of Columns:
There are three different types of
columns: Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian.
The names (Doric, Ionic and Corinthian)
show the geographic area in which they
were frequently found.
Doric Columns
The Doric style was
simple. The columns
were either grooved or
fluted and had a plain top
(capital). The column did
not have a base, it stood
flat on the floor.
Ionic Columns
The Ionic columns were
more delicate and
decorative. The columns
were taller and slimmer.
They were also fluted, but
had a flattened rib between
each flute. The columns
rested on a decorative base
(plinth). The capital was
carved into a fluted shape.
Corinthian Columns
The Corinthian columns were
still more decorative and
delicate. The columns were
also fluted and had a flattened
rib between each flute. The
capital of this column has
carved leaves and vines. It
appeared approximately 5th
century B.C.E.
Examples of these types of columns can be
found in buildings today all throughout the
world. The New York Stock Exchange in
Manhattan has Corinthian columns.
It’s Quiz Time!
Can you guess what type of columns
are used on this building,
the Lincoln Memorial?

Answer: Doric columns

Can you guess which type of
columns are used on this building,
the Supreme Court?

Answer: Corinthian columns

Can you guess which type of
columns are used on this building,
the Jefferson Memorial?

Answer: Ionic columns

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One of the many accomplishments of the ancient

Answer: Doric columns

Answer: Corinthian columns

Answer: Ionic columns

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