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