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    Prompt:Define and describe the three architectural orders of ancient Greece noting when and where they were used and how they reflected the changes in Greece from the Archaic through the Hellenistic Period. Ancient Greece has brought about many methods of art that we see in our everyday lives. Many artists today even try to mimic artists in ancient Greece‚ but often fail to do so. One of the most important aspects to come out of Greek art is the architecture‚ most notable the three architectural

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    design. The Greek and Roman buildings bear some striking similarities as well as differences. From 750 to 30 B.C.E.‚ the Greeks created impressive temples‚ stoas (covered colonnades)‚ theaters‚ and amphitheaters. The temples‚ built in marble and limestone‚ retained the post-and-lintel construction of the wooden originals. The temples had painted decorations and low-pitched wooden roofs. Columns had ornamental capitals—the top of the column—in one of three designs. The simplest‚ Doric‚ consisted of

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    Greek and Roman architecture has produced some of the most iconic images in history. While the Romans borrowed and adapted the Greek style‚ both groups showed how to use their structural creations to define their own ideals. The Greeks developed three styles: DoricIonic and Corinthian. The main styles of Greek architecture are ionic and Doric. The Doric style subjugated in most of Greece and in Italy. The Doric styles are the more formal of the two‚ with the ionic style being more decorative and

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    Religion The Greeks believed in many gods‚ they believed that all the gods were descendants of Gaia (earth) and Uranos (sky)‚ and they had supernatural powers but human qualities as well‚ for instance‚ they would fall in love‚ get married‚ have children and even participated in war. The greatest buildings the Greeks built were temples in honour of the gods‚ but only priests were allowed inside. Special rituals for their gods were held outside. One of these great temples were the Parthenon‚ built

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    Greek and Roman Architecture The Greeks thought of their Gods as having the same needs as human beings‚ they believed that the Gods needed somewhere to live on Earth. Temples were built as the gods’ earthly homes. The basic design of temples developed from the royal halls of the Maycenaean Age. A Mycenaean palace consisted of a number of buildings often more than one story high‚ grouped around a central courtyard. It was brightly painted‚ both inside and out. In each palace there was a large

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    Running Head: Greek and Roman Architecture Pg. 1 Greek and Roman Architecture By: Michelle Carrothers Art 101 November 2nd‚ 2008 Head: Greek and Roman Architecture Pg. 2 Greek and Roman Architecture Compare the characteristics and innovation of each Greek and Roman Architecture. The Greek and Roman architecture

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    Roman was known for their architectural accomplishments. Works like the Colosseum‚ the Aqueducts‚ the Pantheon were a few among many of their notable magnificent. The two innovations enabled Rome to attain those achievements were the invention of concrete and arches. In this paper‚ I attempt to look into their origins‚ their effect on Roman’s life and what was the most notable works result from these inventions. Concrete was considered one of the most innovative invention in architecture. It enabled

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    Greek and Roman Architecture Sherry Caro Art 101 May 17‚ 2013 Matthew Adkins Greek and Roman Architecture Greek architecture is known for its tranquility. Much of the Greek architecture is characterized by its representation of living things. Greek architecture stresses formality and symmetry. The art captures movement and emotion. Many of their main works are of the human nature followed by animals‚ monsters‚ and greenery. Greek architects developed two styles of columns

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    architecture in the world today came from those first major architectural accomplishments made by the Greeks. From the times of 600 BCE- 600 CE‚ classical civilizations have existed throughout the world. Classical civilizations are civilizations that had a significant impact on the world today. One of the classical civilizations that had a major impact on the word we live in was Greece. Classical Greece came

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    Greek vs. Roman Architecture Greek and Roman Architecture are both forms of classical architecture. These two classical architectural influences are closely associated with one another as Greek and Roman civilizations rose following each other. Though they are closely associated with one another they each have their own unique characteristics that help distinguish them from one another. Ancient Greek architects strove for precision and excellence of workmanship that has influenced the architecture

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