Greek Architecture

 

Doric Columns

• least ornamental

• 4:1, height:width

• fluted for decorative and weight (normally 20 grooves)

• no plinth

• capital is round and wrapped molding

• example: Temple of Apollo

 

Ionic Columns

• Voluted Capital (emmulates a nautilus swirl)

• thinner

• still fluted

• bay is larger

• added plinth

• architrave still represents tryglyphs

• iron poured into the middle

• example: Acropolis (blended with Doric entablature)

 

Corinthian Columns

• even thinner, 16:1 height:width

• lighter weight

• entablature smaller

• capitals echo foliage

• dentals - on entablature (carved out)

• didn't taperand sometimes npt fluted

• architrave still had 3 tryglyphs

• larger plinths to give more support

• example: Temple of Aphrodite

 

Interiors

• highlydecorated painted

• carvings and motifs

• mosaics

• huge baths insaide - irrigated in from sea or natural springs

 

Furniture

• wood for everday

  • simple or ornate

  • leather straps for give

• stone for ceremony/seats of prominence