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LECTURE - 4 - Greek - Architecture 61 PDF

The document discusses the architectural characteristics of Greek buildings and structures. It notes that Ionic and Corinthian columns had distinct characteristics, with Corinthian featuring acanthus leaves. Temples were the principal building type and focused on housing gods, pushing architectural development through beautification efforts. Temple designs aimed to be appreciated visually rather than used. Standard temple forms later evolved based on column orders, while civic buildings like theaters and stoa also became common to support social and political needs.

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LECTURE - 4 - Greek - Architecture 61 PDF

The document discusses the architectural characteristics of Greek buildings and structures. It notes that Ionic and Corinthian columns had distinct characteristics, with Corinthian featuring acanthus leaves. Temples were the principal building type and focused on housing gods, pushing architectural development through beautification efforts. Temple designs aimed to be appreciated visually rather than used. Standard temple forms later evolved based on column orders, while civic buildings like theaters and stoa also became common to support social and political needs.

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ARCHITECTURAL CHARACTERISTICS

BUILDINGS & OTHER ARCH. ELEMENTS BUILDING TYPES


Ionic was taller in its proportion, has a volute capital and resembles the
proportion of a maiden
Corinthian has the same characteristics with the Ionic except that its capital is
decorated with the Acanthus leaf
Temples were the principal building types of the Greeks
Temples were considered as house of the Gods and efforts to beautify them
pushed architectural development
Temples were design to be seen and appreciated rather than used
The evolution of the orders led to standard temple forms based on them
Towards the later part of the Greek civilization, there was also a focus on civic
construction
The Greeks needed civic buildings to support their democratic institutions and
also satisfy their social and recreational needs
Council chambers, theaters, Stoas, were among the civic buildings that became
popular with the city states

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