Monday, February 15, 2010

Ancient Greek Architecture and its Influence Today











Designs have existed for thousands of years, but it's incredible that we still rely on these classics in architecture and home decorating today.

Here is a sampling of the details you'll find in Athens.


  • Doric style in columns - simple, clean-lined, lacking ornamentation at the cap  
  • Ionic style - capped by scrolls
  • Corinthian style - elaborate depiction of acanthus leaves and ornamentation below the cap

The other shots show you what molding looked like way back when - the design has endured the centuries.

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