Greek

Architecture and
Other Related
Arts
Orders
- an architectural
"order" is one of
the classical
systems of
carefully
proportioned and
interdependent
parts which
include column
and entablature.
• Doric Order- The oldest and simplest of the Classical
Greek Orders, characterized by heavy fluted columns
with no base and plain saucer-shaped capitals.

• Ionic Order- A classical Greek Order characterized by a

capital with two opposed volutes.
• Volute- A spiral scroll-like ornament most common in
Ionic capitals.

• Corinthian Order- The most ornate of the classical Greek

Orders of architecture, characterized by a slender fluted
column with a bell shaped capital decorated by stylized
alanthus leaves.
PARTS OF
THE
COLUMN
 Doric
The oldest, studiest, and
most severe of the orders.
It was developed on the
mainland of Greece. The
most distinguishing
characteristic is probably
its capital, but note the
absence of a column base
and the introduction of
triglyphs and metopes in
the frieze course.
 Ionic It is quickly
distinguishe
Is more slender d by the
and lighter than volutes of
the Doric. The its capitals.
Ionic developed Note the
in the lands east presence of
of the Aegean a column
and was more base and
subject to the the absence
influence of of the
older Asiatic triglyphs
styles. and
metopes.
 Corinthian Order
The slenderest and most ornate of
the three Greek orders,
characterized by a bell-shaped
capital with volutes and two rows
of acanthus leaves, and with an
elaborate cornice.
Corinthian- developed later than
the Doric or Ionic. It is distinguished
from the Ionic by its capital formed
of a circular belle of rows of
acanthus leaves.
Greek Ionic order greek architecture column illustration
entablature volutes Ionic capital Colosseum
Coloseum
Aerial View of the Athenian Acropolis:
Parthenon and Propylon

NW Corner of the Parthenon

View of the West Parthenon
Parthenon Athens Greece 447-432 B.C.
Temple of Hera at Paestum
(ancient Poseidonia, in Southern Italy)
Basilica, temple of Hera
 HOME STYLES IN AMERICA

1600s - 1800
When North America was colonized, settlers brought building traditions from
many different countries. Architecture from America's colonial period
continues to influence the houses we build today.
1780 - 1860
During the founding of the United States, many people felt that
ancient Greece expressed the ideals of democracy.
Architecture reflected classical ideals of order and symmetry.
Victorian House Styles
1840 - 1900
Mass-production and factory-made building parts made large, elaborat
houses more affordable. A variety of Victorian styles emerged, each
with its own distinctive features.
Gilded Age House Styles
1880-1929
The rise of Industrialism brought the period we know as
the Gilded Age. Business leaders amassed enormous
wealth and built palatial, elaborate homes.
1901-1955
Frank Lloyd Wright revolutionized the American home when he began
to design houses with low horizontal lines and open interior spaces.
Early 20th century house styles
1905-1945
In the early 1900s, builders sloffed off the elaborate
Victorian styles. Homes for the new century were
compact, economical, and informal.
Post war house styles
1945-1980
Soldiers returning from World War II brought an enormous need for housing.
Real estate developers purchased large tracts of land and constructed homes
with an eye on simplicity and affordability.
·
Contemporary Home Style
Contemporary homes are known for their large windows and unusual shapes.

Contemporary houses have many of these features:

•odd, irregular shape
•lack of ornamentation
•tall, over-sized windows, some with trapezoid shapes
•open floor plan
•natural materials such as cedar or stone
harmony with the surrounding landscape
21ST Century Homestyles
Guide to Egyptian and Persian Column Types
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