Architecture

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The Greeks developed three architectural systems which are called orders. Each order has distinctive proportions and designs. The Greek orders are known as Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian. These systems are very tall columns that are designed differently. Doric style is sturdy and it’s top and it is very plain. This style was used in mainland Greece and the colonies in southern Italy and Sicily. Parthenon is the temple of Athena Parthenos the Greek goddess of wisdom this temple uses the Doric style. Ionic style is thinner and more elegant looking. The top is decorated with a scroll-like design. This style was found in eastern Greece and the islands. The Greeks built the Temple of Apollo at Didyma, Turkey, this temple had columns were of the Ionic style. Corinthian style is seldom used in the Greek world, but often seen on Roman temples. The top is very elaborate and decorated with acanthus leaves. The oldest known example was found in the temple of Apollo at Bassae made in c.420 B.C. architect in ancient Greece used a form of these orders to create their buildings and temples for worship. This form of architect is still used today, even houses, public buildings and our own government used these columns in the designing of the buildings. In Washington D.C. many buildings are influenced by ancient Greece the treasury building and even the White House. Ancient Greece’s architect has been seen around the world, seen in government buildings and still in memorials and temples that have been created.
 * Ionic**
 * Doric**
 * Corinthian**