History of Greek Era architecture
Materials / styles
The Greeks certainly had a preference for marble, at least for their public buildings. Initially though, wood would have been used for not only such basic architectural elements as columns but the entire buildings themselves. Early 8th century BCE (Before Common Era) temples were constructed and used thatch roofs. From the late 7th century BCE, temples in particular, slowly began to be converted into more durable stone structures; some, even having a mix of the two materials. The stone of preferance, was either;
- limestone protected by a layer of marble dust
- pure white marble
Famous/Well-Known Greek Architects
Phidias (480 – 430 BC)
-Most known for his works on statues for the gods, which were placed inside the Parthenon. His statues included the godess Athena and the leader of the gods, Zeus. His Zeus statue in particular, was considered 1 of the 7 wonders of the ancient world.
-Most known for his works on statues for the gods, which were placed inside the Parthenon. His statues included the godess Athena and the leader of the gods, Zeus. His Zeus statue in particular, was considered 1 of the 7 wonders of the ancient world.
Apollodorus of Damascus (50- 130 AD)
-Most known for his carpentry work on the 3rd restoration of the parthenon. The massive temple was entirely renovated, with a new style of columns not seen before. He became an emporer at one point, and still remained an architect. How crazy is that?! while he was in power, he had as well, completed the plans for the construction of the temple for both godesses; Venus and Roma. These temples were completed, on his complete watch.
-Most known for his carpentry work on the 3rd restoration of the parthenon. The massive temple was entirely renovated, with a new style of columns not seen before. He became an emporer at one point, and still remained an architect. How crazy is that?! while he was in power, he had as well, completed the plans for the construction of the temple for both godesses; Venus and Roma. These temples were completed, on his complete watch.