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Importance of Greek Architecture (Example of Influences (Lincoln Memorial…
Importance of Greek Architecture
Logic and Order
Hellenes - planned temples according to coded parts
all about functions
reasoning on sculpture
Maths
Symmetry
harmony
Looks and aesthetics
Determined: height, width
Used ratios
Architectural Sculpture
Carve friezes
Carve statues
Carving - beauty
Invention of Orders
Doric
Corinthian
Ionic
More creative ways of constructing buildings
Example of Influences
Lincoln Memorial in Washington
Prado Museum in Madrid
Downing College
Cambridge University
Many downtown cities in US and Europe
Roman Architecture