Read the short article on Greek architecture. Identify some major features of ancient Greek architecture, i.e.,, pediment, Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian columns, balance and symmetry, frieze, and dentils. Type in the names of the Three Orders of Greek architecture that are mentioned in the article in the boxes below. Some features found in ancient Greek architecture are listed below. Click on the term pediment for a review of this term.
Doric column is a cylindrical shaft with a square capital or top on the shaft.
Click on the term for a review. Ionic column is a cylindrical shaft with a scroll shaped top on the shaft. Click on the term for a review. Corinthian column is a shaft with leaves decorating the capital on top. Click on the term for a review.