Greek Architecture

Unit # 1 - Basic overview # 1: Introduction of temple and foreign influences, and the role of architects At the end of the dark era, the Greek civilization began to form temples as the main architectural focus of that era (Lawrence , 58). Although it was formed after the Greek period, the temple was influenced by various factors, including the family plan of the age of blackness (58). The temple is the house of the gods, the structures they visit, not the chapels that we normally think (58).

Greek architecture is important for the following reasons. (1) Because of its logic and order. Logic and order are the core of Greek architecture. Hellenes is planning a temple according to the coding scheme of parts, first based on function, then based on a reasonable sculptural decorating system. Mathematics determines symmetry, harmony, and eyes pleasure. In this sense, there is no architecture. The Egyptian pyramid building was an early attempt, but Greek architecture art provided the first clear, strong expression of reasonable, national building creed. This is the best example of intellectual work and helps to create a logically unified aesthetic effect. Greek designers use precise mathematical calculations to determine the height, width and other characteristics of building elements

When we think about ancient Greek architecture, we usually refer to a temple building (or other public building, not a house). The proportions of ancient Greek temples, pillars, urns and gables are usually decorated with relief sculptures. These elements give a unique personality to the architecture of ancient Greece. Ancient Greek architects usually mentioned three orders: Dorian, Ion, and Collins. The difference is primarily in the shape of the pillars and the decoration of the dragonfly. The Doric Order features a pedestal and a simple capital, and alternating triangles and wall openings. The sequence of ions includes columns with bases, capital letters scrolls, and stereotaxic sculptures (sculptures or left side faces). Collins's order features narrow pillars on delicate capitals shaped like antique blades, or it is engraved gently with sashes and moldings.

One of the most common Greek buildings in the modern world is a pillar or pillar. An example of the most famous Greek architecture is the Parthenon Temple, a magnificent building of Athens. Today, pillars are used in many public buildings such as churches and libraries. Many buildings in Washington DC including the White House also have pillars. The ancient Greeks were very religious and many of the building structures built in Greece were designed for the purpose of the gods. The Parthenon and Eleutium are two examples of great and thorough Greek architecture. Some of the Greek design features are accuracy, decoration, big and synergistic. All aspects and features of Greek architecture are designed to complement each other and tie them together.