Architecture + Parthenon

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Architecture

the art and science of designing and constructing buildings and other physical structures for human shelter or use

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Classic Period Architecture

Focus on the depiction of the human body, mastery of anatomy, spatial illusionism and naturalism

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Doric

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Ionic

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Corinthian

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Pediment

low pitched gable above a portico

<p>low pitched gable above a portico</p>
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Acroterion

plinths for statues or ornaments placed at the end of the pediment

<p>plinths for statues or ornaments placed at the end of the pediment</p>
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Antefixa

plinths for statues or ornaments placed at the apex of a pediment

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Entablature

upper part of an order

<p>upper part of an order</p>
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Cornice

projecting section of ornamental moulding

<p>projecting section of ornamental moulding</p>
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Frieze

middle division of an entablature

<p>middle division of an entablature</p>
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Triglyph

blocks with 2 vertical grooves in the center and half grooves on either vertical end that separates the metopes

<p>blocks with 2 vertical grooves in the center and half grooves on either vertical end that separates the metopes</p>
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Metope

the square space between 2 triglyphs

<p>the square space between 2 triglyphs</p>
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Architrave

the lowest part of the entablature

<p>the lowest part of the entablature</p>
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Tenia

the small moulding along the top of the architrave

<p>the small moulding along the top of the architrave</p>
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Regulus

a short band between the tenia and the guttae

<p>a short band between the tenia and the guttae</p>
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Guttae

small drop-like projections below the tenia

<p>small drop-like projections below the tenia</p>