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Greek Architecture

Greek Architecture. Temples. Greek life was dominated by religion: their temples were the biggest and most beautiful Political purpose: to celebrate civic power and pride, thanksgiving to patron deity for success in war. Greek temples were not meant to be meeting places for congregations.

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Greek Architecture

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  1. Greek Architecture

  2. Temples • Greek life was dominated by religion: their temples were the biggest and most beautiful • Political purpose: to celebrate civic power and pride, thanksgiving to patron deity for success in war

  3. Greek temples were not meant to be meeting places for congregations. • They were homes for the community’s god or goddess and a place to keep offerings. • Religious festivals were held outdoors.

  4. Materials: marble and limestone (abundant in this area) • Originally were painted

  5. Acropolis

  6. Characteristics • Above the column is the entablature. If the column is the leg, think of this as the tabletop. • 3 parts: • Architrave (base) • Freize (decorated part) • Cornice (top)

  7. Pediment: top, triangular section

  8. The main lines of the Parthenon are curved to create the illusion of 90 degree angles.

  9. Types of columns

  10. A closer look Doric Corinthian Ionic

  11. Caryatids

  12. Extra credit: Find examples of Greek architecture in downtown Denver. Take photographs of them, including their specific components (pediment, etc.) Identify which type of columns each building has. • Hint: our culture tends to use this type of architecture in government buildings

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