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Greeks and the Parthenon

Discover the significance of Greek architecture and the majestic Parthenon in Athens, Greece. Learn about the Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian orders, and explore the Nashville replica.

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Greeks and the Parthenon

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  1. Greeks and the Parthenon

  2. The Acropolis

  3. Floor Plan of the Parthenon

  4. ParthenonAthens, Greece Nashville, TN

  5. Statue of the goddess Athena

  6. Pediment on Nashville’s Parthenon

  7. Pieces of the original Frieze

  8. Greek Orders

  9. Doric Order • Simplest or most basic of the orders • Doric Stands for “Strength”

  10. Ionic Order • This order can be identified by the scroll • Ionic Stands for “Wisdom”

  11. Corinthian Order • This order can be identified by the acanthus leaves and the complexity of the design. • Corinthian stands for “Beauty”

  12. Greek Orders in relation to Architecture

  13. Check your understanding: • What is the triangular part of the building called?

  14. Check your understanding: • What is the order?

  15. Check your understanding: • What is the order?

  16. Check your understanding: • What is the order?

  17. Check your understanding: • Who is this a statue of?

  18. Check your understanding: • What are these called Greek _________?

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