Materials
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Compare & Contrast
100
What material was most preferred by Greek architects?
Marble.
100
These are the three styles of building still used today
Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian
100
Doric
Which order is very old and is still used today?
200
Which material used in Greek Architecture was easy to cut, but very fragile?
Limestone.
200
These long structures were placed all around the building for support. Now they are used inside and in front of the building.
Pillars
200
Corinthian
What order is not very commonly used today, and is very decorative?
300
What material was mainly used for structural support?
Wood.
300
This famous American building is built in Doric style.
The White House
400
When were wood and clay mostly used in Greek Architecture?
Colonization Period (8th century to 6th century).
400
The average American household is built in this style
Ionic style
500
What was/were the Greeks favorite materials to use for Greek Architecture?
Limestone protected by a layer of marble dust stucco or pure white marble.
500
This famous building uses all three styles of building
The Coliseum