3D Reconstructions Sunday, Oct 7 2007 

3D Reconstruction and Ancient Art and Architecture and Computer Generated and Reconstruction jayxem 8:31 pm

Temple of Athena Nike

 

Ever watch the History Channel or Discovery Channel and see the beautiful 3D models showing how things might have looked at a certain period of time? Well one of the large contributors to exhibits, publications, and tv stations is the work done at Reconstructions. Reconstructions is a non-profit organization that has a mission to provide the most accurate computer generated recreations and distribute it freely. The site has many exhibits on its website such as The Acropolis of Athens & The Solar Temple of Nuiserre.

 

Ancient Greek Architecture Sunday, Aug 19 2007 

Ancient Greek Architecture and Architecture and Classical Architecture and Greece presentpasttense 1:50 pm

 

Classical Columns in Architecture Saturday, Aug 18 2007 

Architecture and Classical Architecture and Corinthian and Doric and Ionic presentpasttense 10:45 pm

There are three well-known columns in Greek architecture which include Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian. These columns were “borrowed” from the Romans by the Greeks and then changed into a style which became their own. The Doric column is recorded as the oldest at around 600 BC, followed by the Ionic in late 5th century BC, and then the Corinthian. There is a noticable difference among the columns as time progresses and each order becomes more decorative than the one preceeding it.

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Resources

Classical Columns
http://www.bobvila.com

Doric Order
http://www.wikipedia.org

Ionic Order
http://www.wikipedia.org

Corinthian Order
http://www.wikipedia.org