The Architectural Evolution of the Greek Temple

The end of the geometric period led to the beginning of the eastern era dating back from 700 BC to 600 BC. In the meantime, the Greeks introduced new innovations, surrounding temples. Columns were used internally to support the roof of the building many years ago. In contrast, when a pillar was seen to be used outdoors, a visible wall was formed around the building, revealing the inner part. In the temple there is a megaron style being carried over from the house of the Bronze Age.

When we think about the architecture of ancient Greece, 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 capital letters shaped like antique blades.

Then the temples, the treasures and the Stavas provide its various orders and arrangement of pillars to the most specific architectural heritage of the Greek world. Secular buildings such as government buildings. Another unique contribution of Greece to world culture is amphitheater. Some of the oldest archaeological evidence dates back to the second half of the 6th century BC, but we can think that Greeks gathered in a designated public place faster. Indeed, the minos ruins of the Bronze Age like Phaistos have a large staircase courtyard that is considered for use in eyewear such as religious parades and jumping sports. Then from the end of the 6 th century BC, we had a rectangular theater style building in Atorka Thorikos, while a temple dedicated to Dionysos.