Classic Architecture
Classic architecture is the style of architecture that was primarily used in ancient Rome and Greece , between the 7th and 4th century BC. It is known for its symmetry, proportion and perspective. The three main classical orders are Doric, Ionic and Corinthian. The Doric order is the earliest of these Classical orders it represents an important moment in Mediterranean architecture when there was a transition from impermanent materials like wood, to permanent materials like stone. It is characterized by a plain column capital and a column that rests directly on the stylobate of the temple, without a base. The Ionic order originated in Ionia which is a region of today's Turkey. It is mainly characterized by volutes, which are scroll-like ornaments that appear on Ionic column capitals and also the supports at the base of the column that are not featured on Doric columns. The Corinthian order is not only the latest and the most complex of the Classical orders ...