Greek and Roman Architecture

Three Styles of Greek Architecture

Doric, Ionic, Corinthian

Doric

simple, heaviest

Ionic

slimmer, scrolls on capital

Corinthian

slimmer, ornate, acanthus on capital

Acanthus

thorny leaf plant found in the Mediterranean

The Parthenon

built on Acropolis (Athens) in devotion to Athena

2 Rooms in the Pathenon

Naos and Treasury

Features of Greek Architecture

post and lintel, pediment (triangular roof structure)

High vs. Low Relief

how far an object protrudes

Frieze

the base of a pediment

Who stole/legally purchased the Parthenon’s pediment?

Lord Elgin

Nike Figure

winged sculpture, means “victory”

Kourous

stylized, ideal Olympic athlete in the round

Key feature in Kritios Boy?

contrapposto (“relaxed stance”)

Discobolus

disk thrower sculpture (had motion), Myron