Classical Architecture


Classical Greece style brought its architecture values in various buildings and thus architecture is regarded as Classical architecture. This architecture was originated in ancient Greece during Roman Empire. Some of the advanced features were also added to classical architecture. Classical architecture also includes modern styles derived from Greek sources.
Greek architecture

  • Greece architecture before Alexander was started in last of Mycenaean period and flourished till 7 century BC. During 8th to 6th century BC, Greek buildings were made of wood and mud bricks. Thus buildings are fully eradicated and only few ground plans exist.
  • Buildings were constructed using material like wood, roof beams were used to provide full support to the structure. Greek architecture was popular during archaic period which was established in 450 - 430 BC.
  • Romans got influenced by the classical architecture due to its excellent features. Roman adapted classical architecture so firmly that classical architecture is well known with period of Roman rule.
  • Greek architecture in the time before Alexander the great carry genuine and national designation. The unbelievable takeover of Alexander and consequent finishes on the surface of whole Greece city, brought increase in population. Egyptian, Semitic, and even Iranian people brought significant changes in the architectural value and lifestyle in Greece. Many new known gods were added for worshiping which were not known to Greece people.
  • When Romans conquered the land of Greece in 2 century they developed many public buildings in Greece architectural style. They handover the task to some architects of Greek style.
Many of the styles, which originated in post Renaissance Europe, could be described as element of Classical Architecture. The elements of classical architecture are thereafter applied to their field of art and designs.
Thus classical architecture showcases the valuable features of Greece and its traditions. The use of wood was most common and people even use clay and mud to make bricks for constructing ant structure. Classical architecture was very ancient and provided all the comfort for people in case of their private home or temple for their worshiping.

Classical Architecture

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