Studying Greek Temples

Architectural Elements

Is this a Greek or Roman Temple?

Roman Temple

Is this a Greek or Roman Temple?

Greek Temple

Name the differences between a Greek/Roman Temple

Greek Temple:

Built on a low platform, there are stairs running around them. You can enter at all sides

Roman Temple:

Raised on a high pedestal (podium), prominent staircase leading to only a front entrance

Name the triangle piece at the top of the Greek Temple 

This is called a pediment

It is above the entablature (the horizontal beam supported by columns) 

Name this type of greek pillar 

This is a ‘Doric’ 

It is shaped like a disk 

Name this type of greek pillar 

This is an ‘Ionic’

It is shaped like a scroll

Name this type of greek pillar 

This is a ‘Corinthian’

It has leaf /Flowers

and a lot of detail

Name this structure on the temple

This is a column

Name this structure on the temple

This is the pediment 

Name this structure on the temple

Frieze 

Name this structure on the temple

entablature (the horizontal beam supported by columns) 

Name this structure on the temple

cornice

Point at the top of the side of the building