Greek Architecture
· The Greek orders are: Doric, ionic and Corinthian.
· The Doric style is sturdy and in the capital (the top) is flat.
· The Ionic style is thinner than the Doric and much more elgant. It`s capital is well decorated.
· The Cortinthian style is used by the greeks, but oftenly seen in Roman architecture.
· Some common materials used by the greeks for architecture were: wood (supports and roofs), brick ( for walls, specially private homes), limestone and marble (columns and walls), terracotta (roof tiles and ornaments) and metals (decorative details).
