Ancient+Greece

=**__ Ancient Greece __** The Greeks refined and set the standards high for making temples, because of their perfectionism we still strive to make building like it. For the past 2000 years these buildings have influenced the world and will continue to influence the world long after.=

Ancient Greece established three systems that are still used in Architecture today they are known as orders.


 * **Doric:** Doric style is sturdy and has a simple top, it was used mostly in the mainland of Greece and Some parts of Southern Italy.


 * **Ionic:** Eastern Greece and its islands came up with the ionic style which is thinner and has a more elaborate capital resembling a scroll.

(Architecture in Ancient Greece)
 * **Corinthian:** Though this style was invented by the greeks it is used more often by the Roman Temples. It's considered the most elaborate with a capital consisting of carved acanthus leaves.

Acropolis

Greek Architecture Works Cited