Directory of Classical Resources

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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.

Subcategories

• Greek
• Greek Revival
• Neo-Classical
• Roman
• Theaters

Resources in This Category

• Classical Orders of Architecture

  http://www.cmhpf.org/kids/dictionary/ClassicalOrders.html
  An illustrated description of the Doric, Ionic and Corinthian orders from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission.

• Kusadasi.biz: Ephesus Guide

  http://www.kusadasi.biz/ephesus/
  A virtual tour of the remains of a Greek and later Roman town in Turkey, including history and interactive panoramas.

• Maecenas: Images of Ancient Greece and Rome

  http://wings.buffalo.edu/AandL/Maecenas/
  Photographs by Leo Curran, University of Buffalo, of Classical remains across Europe, with some models and reconstructions of their original appearance. Searchable.

• Wikipedia Classical Architecture

  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classical_architecture
  An illustrated history and description of the architecture of ancient Greece and Rome.

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