Architecture of Greece
Architecture of ancient Greece and Rome, especially from the 5th century B.C.E. in Greece to the 3rd century C.E. in Rome, that emphasized the column and pediment. Greek architecture was based on the post-and-beam system, with columns carrying the load. Timber construction was stopped by the preference in construction in marble and stone. The column, a unit human in scale, was used as a module for all of a temple’s proportions. The Doric order, probably the earliest, remained the favorite of the Greek mainland and western colonies. The Ionic order developed in eastern Greece; on the mainland, it was used mainly for smaller temples and interiors. Both Doric and Ionic orders are present in the Acropolis of Athens, it is considered the greatest Greek architectural achievement.