Ancient Greek Architecture

Ancient Greek Architecture

Ancient Greek architecture is the building tradition of the ancient Greek world, characterized by proportion and the Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian orders. Temples used columns, pediments, and entablatures to give form to religious and civic life. The Parthenon on the Athenian Acropolis combines a carefully proportioned structure with sculptural decoration, illustrating the close relationship between architecture and religious worship.

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Classical Forms Across Building Types

Columned fronts give the Parthenon, the Pantheon in Rome, and the White House a basis for comparison across different periods and purposes. A Greek temple, a Roman domed sanctuary, and a presidential residence connect the classical facade with very different interiors and civic or religious roles.

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  2. Pantheon

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