The Influence of Ancient

Greek Architecture
on the USA
 The Parthenon
The Parthenon was
built over 2500 years
ago.
Note the shape of the
building and the
columns at the front.
The Lincoln Memorial
The Lincoln Memorial
is a monument in
Washington, DC.
It was completed in
1922 to honor
President Lincoln.
Note the shape of the
building and the use
of columns.
Look at them side by side.
 The Temple of Athena Nike
The Temple of Nike
was built 2400 years
ago.
Its designed
specifically with four
columns at the front
and at the back.
The White House
The White House is
216 years old
It has 6 floors
Its construction
includes 4 columns in
the style of the
Temple of Nike.
Can you see the similarities?
 The Temple of Sybil
The Temple of Sybil is
built as a rounded
structure and is to
worship the goddess
Sybil.
Note the stairs
climbing to the top
and the circular
structure.
The Capitol Building
The Capitol is almost
200 years old.
It houses the Senate
and the House of
Representatives.
The Capitol has a
rectangular base with
a circular top.
Check these out
Compare: What are the similarities between
the Parthenon and the Lincoln Memorial?

The Parthenon The Lincoln Memorial

Contrast: What are the differences between
the Parthenon and the Lincoln Memorial?

The Parthenon The Lincoln Memorial

 Now its your turn:
Select a building from Ancient Greece and
the modern building modeled after it.
Look at the architecture of the building
Complete the Venn Diagram with at least
3 comparisons and 3 contrasts.
Turn your Venn Diagram into a compare
and contrast essay.