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Unveiling Ancient Greek and Roman Architecture | Legacy in Modern World

Explore the majestic world of Greek and Roman architecture through temples, theaters, and iconic structures like the Parthenon. Discover the significance of Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian styles, the Golden Mean proportions, and the influence of ancient design in modern buildings. Witness the evolution of sculptural art in Roman architecture and its impact on cultural heritage worldwide.

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Unveiling Ancient Greek and Roman Architecture | Legacy in Modern World

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  1. “Show me what you build, and I’ll tell you who you are” Greek and Roman Architecture

  2. Greek Architecture • Temples- the home of the deity • Theaters- attendance was mandatory Unfortunately, only ruins remain of most of it.

  3. Temple Floor Plans

  4. Greek Architecture & the Golden Mean 1 1 3 2

  5. The Proportions of a Greek Temple

  6. Pediment DORIC Cornice Frieze Capital Column

  7. Ionic Pediment Cornice Frieze Capital Column Flutes Base

  8. Cornice Freize Corinthian Capital Column Columns use Entasis

  9. What is Entasis?

  10. The Parthenon

  11. Parthenon, West Pediment

  12. Three Goddesses from the Parthenon

  13. The Legacy of Greek Architecture in America…

  14. The White House

  15. The State House

  16. U.S. Supreme Court

  17. Monticello

  18. U.S. Capital Building

  19. Boston Museum of Fine Arts

  20. The Greek Theater

  21. Modern Interpretations?

  22. Sculptural evolution

  23. Roman Sculpture

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