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The History of Greek Architecture

By gretchmac
  • 300

    Greek Architecture in The Hellenistic Period : 300 B.C.

    Greek Architecture in The Hellenistic Period : 300 B.C.
    <a href='http://<object width="640" height="360"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/YQNdXa2vm0k&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&version=3"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/YQNdXa2vm0k&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&version=3" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" width="640" height="360"></embed></object>' >Watch a quick video of a the Greek theater at Epidauros </a>Since democracy had been established, which stated that all men were equal, there were no more temples built to kings or Greek Gods, so architecture influenced the building of theaters, much like the Colesseum in Rome, Italy. It was a place for socializing, like we would go to a movie theater today.
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    Greek Architecture in the Classical Period : 400 B.C.

    Greek Architecture in the Classical Period : 400 B.C.
    Want to learn all about the Parthenon? Click here!The architecture between the Archaic Period and the Classical Period did not change very much. The Parthenon, a temple built for Athena, is an example of the size and scope of Classical Greek Architecture that still stands today. Built of marble, it embodies the beauty of hard work, great design and a building material that will weather the ages. It also showcases both Doric and Ionic column capitals, which is unusual.
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    4th, 5th, 6th Centuries B.C. : Greek columns are created

    4th, 5th, 6th Centuries B.C. : Greek columns are created
    Click here for videos and types of columns During the 4th through 7th centuries B.C., the Greeks created the three columns and capitals we still see today. The Doric, Ionic and Corinthian columns and Greek-style architecture can be seen in many capitol buildings, public buildings and even homes. It is present in architecture in every country, and remains a classic design given us by the Greeks centuries ago.
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    The Trojan War: 1200-1400 B.C.

    The Trojan War: 1200-1400 B.C.
    See a short video about the Trojan War here The Trojan War occurs, and Greece falls into an economic depression with much of that part of the world. This affected all aspects of life, and since there were no more kings, there were no taxes to build stone temples, palaces, etc. Many of them were destroyed by enemies during this war. This time is known as Dark Age Greece.

  • The Late Bronze Age in Greece Architecture-1600 B.C.

    The Late Bronze Age in Greece Architecture-1600 B.C.
    We find that the Greeks, influenced by other peoples, began to build using more permanent materials. This is when the great palaces and stone walls started being built. Many of these palaces and temples are still standing today, although the details are long gone.

  • US Capitol Building is rebuilt after a fire destroys the original

    US Capitol Building is rebuilt after a fire destroys the original
    Click here to see the Virtual Architect of the CapitalBegun in 1793, the capitol building suffered a fire in August 1814 when British troops set fire to it. Since then, it has seen many new additions, reworkings, a replaced dome, and facelifts throughout the 20th century. Just to look at the columns and arches, one can immediately see the Greek influence in the architecture.

  • The Archaic Period in Greek Architecture: 900-500 B.C.

    The Archaic Period in Greek Architecture: 900-500 B.C.
    Click here too see more Greek Temple ruinsComing out of the Dark Age, Greece began trading again, and learned the alphabet from the Phoenicians. They try several kinds of governments, and finally established the first democracy. The Greeks were influenced heavily by the Egyptians, and they combined their megaron design with that of the Egyptians and developed a new simple, yet elegant form. They first built temples from wood, then from limestone. Huge columns and massive heights became common, and are still visible today in Greek ruins.

  • The Early Bronze Age in Greece-3000-6000 B.C.

    The Early Bronze Age in Greece-3000-6000 B.C.
    See other megaron houses hereGreeks began building their homes out of stone, with the wealthiest homes in the middle of town. These larger homes usually had stone walls built around them. When invaders attacked, the poorer people in the village would find safety inside the walls of the larger homes. Unfortunately, their homes were destroyed, but they survived. Many of these foundations survive today, but the details of the architecture didn't

  • The New Stone Age in Greece around 7000 B.C.

    The New Stone Age in Greece around 7000 B.C.
    Around 6000-7000 BC, Greece ushered the New Stone Age, and people began moving out of caves and built small houses or huts out of sticks woven together and plastered with mud. The roof was usually a thatched roof, made of grass, with a hole in the top to let smoke out. Since the Greeks spent a lot of time outside, they mainly slept and kept their personal items in these crude first houses.