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Classical

Descriptions, discussion and images (including virtual reconstructions) of the architecture of Ancient Greece and the Roman Empire, which developed its classical form from the 6th century BC. Classical architecture is characterized by concern with proportion and adherence to accepted modes: the Doric, Tuscan, Ionic, Corinthian and Composite Orders.

For later revivals of the style see: Renaissance, Neo-Classical and Greek Revival.

Sites in Classical

The Corinthian Style
Expandable images of Corinthian capitals, columns and entablatures from 350 B.C. to 526 A.D, all captioned with location, supplied by John Monkus.
The Museum of Reconstructions
A non-profit digital museum creating electronic reconstructions of ruined masterpieces of ancient architecture.
Maecenas: Images of Ancient Greece and Rome
Photographs by Leo Curran, University of Buffalo, of Classical remains across Europe, with some models and reconstructions of their original appearance. Searchable.
Classical Studies Virtual Field Trip
Marlborough Boys' College, New Zealand, provides a graphical introduction to the architecture of ancient Greece and Rome. Covers the five orders and some of the most famous buildings.
Classical Orders of Architecture
An illustrated description of the Doric, Ionic and Corinthian orders from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission.
Kusadasi.biz: Ephesus Guide
A tour of the astonishing remains of a Greek and later Roman town in Turkey, including history and interactive panoramas.

sub categories in Classical

Greek Greek
Neo-Classical Neo-Classical
Greek Revival Greek Revival
Roman Roman

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Arts : Classical Studies Arts : Classical Studies
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