Doric order

The Parthenon and Acropolis in Greece is the first of the two sacred spaces I chose to write about for activity three because of my fascination with ancient Greece. The Chartres Cathedral in France is the second sacred space I chose because I felt an instant attraction to the architectural style of the cathedral. I will go more in depth about what makes these two sacred spaces important and unique, as well as what similarities they share. The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel located in…

heart of the Athenian Acropolis, The Parthenon built in 447-432 BC, is one of the most iconic temples of its time. The temple was first created as a temple to house the statue of Athena Parthenos and then used in various other ways. The marrying of Doric and Ionic style is seen throughout its original design. Thus presenting a balance between all of its features. This design feature was not found often in Greek architecture. In fact much of the design of the Parthenon was outside the norm of the…

the Hippocratic Oath: an oath that all physicians had to take. It guided the physicians through the process of handling a sick patient. In modern times, several medical schools require new doctors to take a revised version of the Hippocratic Oath in order to graduate. Additionally, Hippocratic physicians examined sick patients, prescribed medicine, and recommended change in daily routine to help the patient get better. The process is similar to that of doctors today and this contribution has…

Even in the early 21st century, the Town of Arkwright still features many homes of this historic period. A triangular pediment was supported by free-standing Doric columns this is the larger examples in Chautauqua County. These homes were usually symmetric and painted white to suggest marble. The Greek revival style was adapted for more diminutive structure, however, in the small houses, churches, and commercial…

Civilization. Due to the conquest of Alexander the Great and the later adoption of certain cultural attributes into Roman life, Classical Greek architecture and philosophy still permeates within the modern world. Even the three orders of ancient Greek column design (Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian) can be seen on government buildings and private residences throughout the United States and the nations of Europe. The word democracy comes from the Greek language and combines the words dêmos…

became a way of showing the stories of Greece’s history. At first, the Greek architects were not extremely skilled, but over time, they developed a very iconic style with their columns. The first columns, with very basic designs, were known as Doric columns. A great example of…

The Parthenon has long been considered a paradigm of successful Classical architecture. The construction began roughly around 500 BC and it is generally considered the zenith of the Doric order. During that time, almost every Greek city-state had an acropolis because Greek was an warring state. The Parthenon happened to be laid upon the acropolis of Athens. Its decorative sculptures were considered the pinnacle of Greek classical art. It was dedicated to the goddess of Athena, who was chosen by…

Built as the building for the College of Mine- a college which taught some relatively unique majors, the Hearst Memorial Mining Building was designed to have a different character compare to other colleges. With this in mind, it can be observed that some interesting expressions were specifically and intentionally crafted under the drawing pens of John Galen Howard and the outcome is worthy to be discussed and investigated. At the very first, the idea of emphasising the speciality of mining…

important traits retained by the Classical Greeks from their predecessors was the power of order. The elites in Archaic and Classical Greece devoted their lives to understanding the order that governs society. The Archaic Greeks valued the warrior hero which led to the Classical Greeks concepts of idealism which is another one of the most important traits retained. Classical and Archaic Greeks both viewed order as a mean to become…

In an essay consider how the style and function (use) of each building serves as a typical example of its culture The Romans and Greeks architectural style has had a long standing influence on architecture through history. Two examples of each are the classic Parthenon and the Pantheon. The majestic columns standing like soldiers at attention, weathering the elements. Herein is a look at these magnificent buildings. The Parthenon was a temple or perhaps a tribute and thanks to the gods they…