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Which forms of Greek columns represent classical architecture?
Which forms of Greek columns represent classical architecture?
- Doric
- Ionic
- Corinthian
- All of the above (correct)
What type of column is really heavy and has no true base?
What type of column is really heavy and has no true base?
Doric column
What type of column has a curved scroll design and is greater in elegance?
What type of column has a curved scroll design and is greater in elegance?
Ionic column
The Corinthian column is rare in _______________ but is common in _________________.
The Corinthian column is rare in _______________ but is common in _________________.
What type of ornate column is decorated with acanthus leaves?
What type of ornate column is decorated with acanthus leaves?
Does the Greek Corinthian column have a single layer of acanthus leaves?
Does the Greek Corinthian column have a single layer of acanthus leaves?
Does the Roman Corinthian column have a single layer of acanthus leaves?
Does the Roman Corinthian column have a single layer of acanthus leaves?
What type of column is tapering, massive, and the heaviest in appearance?
What type of column is tapering, massive, and the heaviest in appearance?
Match the following parts of an entablature:
Match the following parts of an entablature:
What is the triangular top of a temple that contains sculpture called?
What is the triangular top of a temple that contains sculpture called?
Where were most Greek buildings, temples, and homes usually located?
Where were most Greek buildings, temples, and homes usually located?
Where was the acropolis usually located?
Where was the acropolis usually located?
What is the image showing?
What is the image showing?
What type of column does Monticello have?
What type of column does Monticello have?
What temple is known for its historical significance?
What temple is known for its historical significance?
Any monumental gateway in Greek architecture is known as a/an ______________.
Any monumental gateway in Greek architecture is known as a/an ______________.
What sculptures did Thomas Bruce, the 7th Earl of Elgin, take in 1801?
What sculptures did Thomas Bruce, the 7th Earl of Elgin, take in 1801?
What part of the entablature were the Elgin marbles primarily part of?
What part of the entablature were the Elgin marbles primarily part of?
Which Greek order is present at the Supreme Court Building?
Which Greek order is present at the Supreme Court Building?
Which Greek order is shown at the Thomas Jefferson memorial?
Which Greek order is shown at the Thomas Jefferson memorial?
Which Greek order is present at the Lincoln Memorial?
Which Greek order is present at the Lincoln Memorial?
What is the Tuscan column a simplified version of?
What is the Tuscan column a simplified version of?
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Doric Column
Doric Column
A robust, tapering column with a plain capital, resting directly on the floor without a base.
Ionic Column
Ionic Column
A column with curved scroll designs, a base, and more elegant appearance than Doric.
Corinthian Column
Corinthian Column
Ornate column with acanthus leaf decoration, less common in Greece, prevalent in Roman architecture.
Entablature
Entablature
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Architrave
Architrave
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Frieze
Frieze
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Cornice
Cornice
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Pediment
Pediment
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Acropolis
Acropolis
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Elgin Marbles
Elgin Marbles
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Metopes
Metopes
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Parthenon
Parthenon
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Tuscan Column
Tuscan Column
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Monticello
Monticello
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Supreme Court Building
Supreme Court Building
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Thomas Jefferson Memorial
Thomas Jefferson Memorial
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Lincoln Memorial
Lincoln Memorial
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Study Notes
Greek Architectural Orders
- Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian are the three principal styles of Greek columns, foundational to classical architecture.
- Doric columns are robust, tapering, and characterized by a plain capital; they rest directly on the floor without a base.
- Ionic columns feature a distinctive curved scroll design, a base, and possess a more elegant appearance compared to Doric columns.
- The Corinthian column is less common in Greece but prevalent in Roman architecture, known for its ornate design and acanthus leaf decoration.
Column Characteristics
- The Corinthian column typically has a single layer of acanthus leaves in Greek architecture, while Roman versions have multiple layers.
- Doric columns are characterized by their massive design and minimal capital decoration, emphasizing their heavy appearance.
Entablature Components
- An entablature consists of three layers: Architrave (main beam above columns), Frieze (ornamental middle band), and Cornice (topmost horizontal section).
Architectural Features
- The pediment of a temple is a triangular space that often displays sculptures.
- Acropolises, characterized by their elevated locations, house significant Greek buildings made from mud bricks.
Historical Context
- Elgin marbles, taken by Thomas Bruce in 1801 from significant Greek structures, continue to spark controversy regarding their return to Greece.
- The Metopes, part of the Parthenon's frieze, were adorned with intricate reliefs and were largely removed by Elgin.
Notable Structures and Orders
- Monticello features a modified Doric order, incorporating bases into its columns.
- The Parthenon is a quintessential temple of classical architecture.
- The Supreme Court Building exemplifies the Corinthian order, whereas the Thomas Jefferson Memorial showcases the Ionic order and the Lincoln Memorial reflects the Doric style.
Additional Column Style
- The Tuscan Column is a simplified version of the Doric order, with un-fluted columns and a basic entablature devoid of triglyphs or guttae. It is distinct from the classical orders established by Vitruvius.
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Explore the foundations of classical architecture through the study of the Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian column types in this Humanities 1 flashcard quiz. Understand their unique characteristics and historical significance in ancient Greece and Rome.
