GROUP 4

ARCHITECTURE IN

GREECE
Greece
• Ancient Greece was born on the shores of the Aegean
Sea about four thousand years ago.
• In over a millennium, it expanded to lands as far as
Spain and as far east as India.
• Of all aspects of ancient Greek civilization, their
cultural contributions left a considerable mark on the
western world.
Greek Architecture
• Greek architecture was inspired, by a desire to reach true
beauty, and by extension, the divine.
• It originated in cultures that were situated on the Greek
mainland, the islands in the Aegean Sea, colonies in Asia Minor,
and the Peloponnese Peninsula.
• The architecture of Ancient Greece concerns the buildings
erected on the Greek mainland, the Aegean Islands, and
throughout the Greek colonies in Asia Minor
Notable features of
architecture in Greece
•tall columns, intricate detail,
symmetry, harmony, and balance.
•Greek Collums
Greek Collums
• 3 orders
Doric order - the simplest of the Greek
columns with a square top.
Ionic order - more slender proportions
as well as the unique volutes, or scrolls,
of the capitalcurly at the top
Corinthian order - ornate capital carved
with stylized acanthus leaves.
Common functions of these
architectural structures in Greece
Erechtheum Parthenon
The Erechtheum was built as a replacement for the “Old Temple” (the Its decorative sculptures are considered some of the high points of Greek art,
foundations of which now lay between it and the Parthenon), and to an enduring symbol of Ancient Greece, democracy and Western civilization.
house all diety statues within Greek sanctuaries in ancient Greek Parthenon played a key role in Athenian life, as temple, artistic
religion The temple interiors did not serve as meeting places. Hence, masterpiece and national symbol. Monument of democracy.
serve as the monument of dieties.
 Temple of Zeus, Athens, Greece
The Temple of Zeus was built
by the Eleans as a place to
worship Zeus who at the time
was the chief of gods. Besides
worship, this temple was also
used as a treasury to store
expensive items and a host to
various activities such as
ceremonies and also many
things relating to the ancient
Olympic games.
Common functions of these
architectural structures in Greece
• The architecture serves as temples, theatres,
treasuries, monuments, houses, and stadiums.
• Each structure has been mostly and mainly built
to worship the gods such as Zeus, Athena, and the
other gods.
Materials/media and systems of construction
were these architectural structures built from
• Greek builders used stone and rubble masonry to build
everyday structures, such as houses, sheds, and workshops.
• Columns were carved of local stone, usually limestone or tufa; in
much earlier temples,
• Columns would have been made of wood. Marble was used in
many temples, such as
• the Parthenon in Athens, which is decorated with Pentelic
marble and marble from the Cycladic island of Paros.
What do these architectural structures, materials, and systems of
construction were built from, communicate about the
civilizations which built them

• The ancient Greek structures reflected their culture, which was

heavily influenced by their religion and entertainment. The
most commonly found building is the temple, as ancient Greeks
were polytheistic and prayed to a plethora of gods and
goddesses.
That’s all.
Thank you
GROUP 4
Alexander Buenafe
Cristine Cerenio
Catherine Solano