Architecture of ancient Greece

The buildings of Ancient Greece caused an architectural phenomenon. The use of pillars to support structures was a unique and renovating design. This architectural design is now easily distinguishable. If I compared myself to these exceptional buildings, what would be my pillars? What supports my whole life? What makes me recognizable and unique? Though there would be hundreds of pillars to my building of life, there are four that I consider the most influencing; my passion to create change, my dreams to succeed, my need to be part of something, and wanting to experience everything I can. The first thing that makes me easily identifiable is my desire to change the world, which anyone could see by just visiting my Facebook page that is full…

many ancient civilizations that have made history, but there was one main society that had a great impact. For most of us, architecture is easy to take for granted. It is everywhere in our daily lives. Ancient Greek architecture continues to be a major influence throughout the world today. Ancient Greece was a very interesting time. The architecture was not only useful, but admired by many. Greeks created a wonderful and lasting legacy of architecture. The columns were carved with leaves and…

In depicting architecture, the portrayal of or absence of people is always important as the function of architecture always involves people. Outside of the Egyptian and Greek temples, there are many people, with some wearing white. These people seem to be practicing their religions, as evidenced by the fires and the lining up of people. Another example of human activity are the boats in the river, which is a reference to another one of Cole's works, The Course of Empire: Consummation,…

believe during that time. Ancient Greece had a much more influential impact on the United States, today, rather than any other civilization including ancient Rome. Ancient Greece was much stronger and impactful in these important following areas. The government of ancient Greece was a much more powerful and impactful force. The economy of ancient Greece showed much more guidance to the countries of the future. As well as, ancient Greece having a greater effect because of their architecture…

you ever studied about ancient Rome and Greece? If yes, you probably already realize the similarities of culture between ancient Rome and Greece. Greece gave birth to one of the most influential civilization in the world. For which, many nation “borrowed” their ideas. When Rome conquered Greece, the Romans did not vanished all of Greece’s ideas, works, and people. Instead, Rome adapted too much of Greece’s culture. Greece’s influence on Rome’s civilization can be seen through Rome’s: religion,…

Did you know that in ancient Greek architecture there were people to plan how everything would be laid out? Greek city planners used different components, such as columns, creative patterns, along with borders to design original, elegant cities. In their time, the Greeks made innumerable different buildings. A selection of ancient buildings is still around to show us this. The architects of ancient Greece had busy, difficult jobs, but they still created some of the most amazing buildings in…

Architecture: The Temples and Ideas Built by Ancient Greece Classical Greek architecture is an iconic part of Greek history. As Greece developed, so too did the architecture. The architecture became symbolic of the rise and success of Greek Society. All of western civilization can trace its origins to that of Greece. Thus, modern neoclassicism continued to be a symbol of western society and its drive to attain the ideal. Greece forever impacted culture by discovering that architecture is a…

While both Ancient Greece and Rome have without a doubt made a lasting impact on Western culture today, which one has the bigger influence is up for debate. While Rome has contributed greatly to humanity, Greece has had a bigger impact on modern-day society in the areas of art & architecture, religion, and government. Greece’s many contributions to art and architecture have lasted thousands of years, and are still prevalent today. Greece is credited with the creation of popular movie and theater…

Rome and Greece were two fascinating ancient worlds that played a big roll in Western Civilization. They had very similar cultures. Similarities between these worlds included gods, architecture, and art. Despite their similar cultures geography was different. Differences in geography included location, water sources, and land. The interesting cultural similarities between Greece and Rome were not heavily affected by the geographic differences. Culture was very important in the Greek and Roman…

common knowledge that Greek temples are admired remains of the ancient world, but what isn’t known by most is the ingenious architecture behind them. The Greeks took great pride in their temples, building them near flawlessly and placing them on the highest ground in every city, so that they could be admired from up close and a distance. There are several monuments that showcase the brilliant architectural orders of Ancient Greece that could be investigated upon, and out of these, I have chosen…