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Greek Architecture

The Greek Orders: Doric, Ionic, Corinthian

1. Doric column, from A. Rosengarten, A Handbook of Architectural Styles, NY, 1898.
2. Doric entablature, from A. Rosengarten, A Handbook of Architectural Styles, NY, 1898.
3. Doric Temple (Temple of Theseus, Athens), from A. Rosengarten, A Handbook of Architectural Styles, NY, 1898.
4. Ionic column, from A. Rosengarten, A Handbook of Architectural Styles, NY, 1898.
5. Ionic entablature, from A. Rosengarten, A Handbook of Architectural Styles, NY, 1898.
6. Ionic capital, from A. Rosengarten, A Handbook of Architectural Styles, NY, 1898.
7. Corinthian entablature, from A. Rosengarten, A Handbook of Architectural Styles, NY, 1898.

American Examples of the Greek Orders:

1. Doric: Custom House, New York, 1834. Ithiel Town, architect.
2. Ionic: University of Virginia, Pavilion detail, Charlottesville, VA, 1819-26. Thomas Jefferson, architect.
3. Corinthian: University of Virginia, Pavilion detail, Charlottesville, VA, 1819-26. Thomas Jefferson, architect.
4. Corinthian: Russell House (Honors College), Middletown, CT, 1834. Ithiel Town & A.J. Davis, architects.