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Greek Architectural Orders: Doric, Ionic, Corinthian

Hum 2220

Greek temples are built using Post and Lintel Construction There are three choices for the architectural style used. They are referred to as Architectural Orders. The Doric Order: simple and severe – Stability, power Thick columns rest right on the top stair/floor (called the stylobate) The shafts of the columns get thicker towards the base Plain capitals at the top of the columns The Frieze consists of alternating triglyphs and metopes Triglyph = “three grooves” Metope = high relief sculpture Pediments, triangular gable like spaces at the ends of the buildings, contain larger than life sized sculptures. Draw a diagram of a Doric column and temple top

The Ionic Order: delicate and refined – beauty, elegance Columns are tall and thin. Columns rest on a base Capital are scroll-shaped, called “volutes” Frieze is made up of continuous sculptures. It does not alternate. Cornice consists of dentils, tooth-like projections of stone. Pediments, triangular gable like spaces at the ends of the buildings, contain larger than life sized sculptures. Draw a diagram of a Ionic column and temple top

The Corinthian Order: ornate - Wealth and power Columns are tall and thin. Columns rest on a base Capitals are shaped like Acanthus leaves Frieze can be plain or continuous. Pediments, triangular gable like spaces at the ends of the buildings, contain larger than life sized sculptures. Draw a diagram of a Corinthian column and temple top...