Doric Greek

which they would be used was quite different. When looking at the façade of both buildings it is clear they are both built in the traditional Doric style and feature 8 columns along the portico. Certain aspects of The Parthenon had to be built larger than customary to accommodate the massive statue of Athena it was to house. Since The Parthenon, like all Greek temples, was designed to be viewed from the outside only, special attention was given to the size and position of the columns making…

Think about modern buildings (built after 1900) you may have seen either in person or in pictures that were designed in a classical style. I decided to describe a Northern California home that I was lucky enough to live in for a couple of years, mainly because it is a modern building (approximately 25 years old) but was designed with a classical style. I wanted to describe a building that I know very well and this particular style of architecture (or at least the front façade and columns) is…

accomplishments of two particular monuments of human history – the Greek Parthenon, and the Roman Pantheon. The Parthenon and the Pantheon equally possess unique styles and designs that have influenced architecture since their constructions. This essay will elaborate on these unique architectural visions of the Parthenon and the Pantheon, drawing similarities and differences between the two wonders of Greek and Roman culture. The Greek Parthenon was completed in approximately 432 B.C. by…

Parthenon, situated in Athens are two famous Greek and Roman buildings respectively with great historical architectural style. Both structures have some degree of visual resemblance between them. Although their names seem to be similar, both buildings (structures) have some significant differences that distinguish them from each other depicting diverse cultural styles. One important note is that the architectural design of the Pantheon was influenced by Greek culture. This essay considers how…

In 447BCE, Pericles began the project he is most famous for: the building program on the Acropolis. The program's chief aim was to restore various Athenian temples and build more temples and other great buildings to glorify Athens. Furthermore, it offered Athenians the chance to display their imperial might through their architectural achievements. In 447/6 BC, work was begun on building the Parthenon. The Parthenon was designed to house an enormous gold and ivory statue of Athena, which was…

1. Describe two of the three column styles found in ancient Greek architecture. Two of the three column styles found in ancient Greek architecture are Ionic and Corinthian orders. Ionic order columns rest on detailed bases and have slender columns. On top of the columns are double scrolls. In contrast, Corinthian columns are more elaborate compared to Ionic columns. On top of the columns consist of two rows of fanned out leaves and fours scrolls. 2. What were Ushabti? What purpose did they…

Spatial patterns will be compared between the different sites of the Neolithic and Greek Cultures. The Greek cultures all have a very similar floor plan. The temple of Hera the Precinct at Isthmia and the Sanctuary at Asklepieion both have almost the same exact floor plan. Both a rectangular base and foundation with columns surrounding outside of the area. The entrances of the three sites is where the differences begin to occur. Some of the buildings had only a front entrance within the…

weeks Discussion forum is very interesting, at least in my opinion. I personally love architecture, especially Greek and Roman architecture. if that was not obvious from last week's discussion forum. I will start with the dwellings inside of the city. City Dwellings This weeks Discussion forum is very interesting, at least in my opinion. I personally love architecture, especially Greek and Roman architecture. if that was not obvious from last week's discussion forum. I will start with the…

As a temple created for the goddess Athena, the Parthenon is one of the greatest structures of the ancient world and a symbol of ancient Greek culture. In the 1800s after the Parthenon was partially destroyed, Lord Elgin took pieces of the Parthenon back to London and is now in the British Museum. For centuries many people believe that the British Museum should return the Parthenon Marbles aka the Elgin Marbles back to Greece. These Marbles have great historical and cultural significance in…

Definition The definitions of a physical unique hotel may be different, but what they all have in common, is that they are either placed a uniquely beautiful place, or the building itself is unique. Physically unique hotel is a hotel which appears differently than the others and it makes it interesting and original. People can say at first glimpse that it is a physical unique hotel. There were special efforts put in the idea of the appearance and the process of building it was different (for…