the 3 orders of Greek Architecture
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Architect of the Temple of Bassae, co-architect with Calibrates of the Parthenon, Temple of Apollo he used Doric order
relevance of Greek arctectiure today
Capital buildings restoration projects houses have this sometimes white house
Corinthian Order
Most ornate of the orders- contains a base, a fluted column shaft, and the capital is elaborate and decorated with leaf carvings newest stone origin
Ionic Order
classical Greek architectural style that features a fluted column shaft, capitals with volutes (spiral scroll-like ornaments) and a large base
Doric Order
the simplest of the classical Greek architectural styles, featuring unadorned columns with no base