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600 BCE
Ancient Greek Architecture
Mythology influenced Greek Architecture, since religion was dominating the life in ancient times.
- Characteristics
- Raised on high grounds
- Mostly temples so people could pray to their gods
- Used two types of colums
- Doric
- Simple and thick, no decoration at the base and wider on the bottom than at the top
- Ionic
- Thinner than Doric, had a base and the top was decorated with scrolls -
509 BCE
Ancient Roman Architecture
Adopted Greek architecture and made it their own. Consisted of new materials such as concrete and by using new techniques, like the arch and the dome in order to make well engineered buildings.
- Characteristics
- Arches
- Domes
- Marble Veneers -
1150
Gothic Architecture
Style that originated in Europe. It was influenced by Romanesque architecture. Often seen in many of the great cathedrals, abbeys and churches around Europe.
- Characteristics
- Pointed Arch
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Decorative Gargoyles -
Baroque Architecture
Style used to express the triumph of the Catholic Church. The term Baroque means extravagant, deformed, unusual.
- Characteristics
- Over the top
- Lots of details
- Odd -
Modern Architecture
A style based on new technologies and new ways of constructing, such as glass, steel and reinforced concrete.
- Characteristics
- Simplicity of form
- Clean structure
- Rejection of traditional styles
