CLASSICAL ORDER

THE ORDER OF GREEK ARCHITECTURE

1. Introduction to Architecture

2. Presentors Name/ ID: Sabahat Mohammad/ CU-430-2017

3. Content Classical Order Doric order Ionic order Corinthian order Tuscan order Composite order

4. Classical Order Classical Order , also called order of architecture , any of several styles of classical or Neoclassical architecture that are defined by the particular type of column and entablature they use as a basic unit. An Order of Architecture is a set or rules or principles for designing buildings—sort of like a building code.

5. Classical Order

6. There are five distinct Orders of Architecture, each using a different type of column and a different style entablature above the column. Classical Order

7. The Greek Orders of Architecture: There are three distinct orders in Ancient Greek architecture: Doric Ionic Corinthian

8. Doric Columns Without basis Sharp-edged shaft Simple capital, without decoration Tablature Frieze divided Metopes Triglyphs Cornice Triangular pediment

9. Doric

10. Ionic Columns Without basis Blunt-edged shaft Capital with volutes Tablature Three bands, without decoration Continues frieze (decorated) Cornice Triangular pediment

11. Ionic

12. Corinthian Columns Without basis Blunt-edged shaft Capital decorated with acanthus leaves and small volutes Tablature Three bands, without decoration Continues frieze (decorated) Cornice Triangular pediment

13. Corinthian

14. The Roman Orders of Architecture: The Romans adapted all the Greek orders and also developed two orders of their own, basically modifications of Greek orders. Tuscan Composite

15. Tuscan The simplest of the five Roman classical orders and the only one that has smooth columns rather than ones with fluting. The Tuscan column has no carvings or other ornamentation. The column is seven diameters high. This order is the most solid in appearance of all the orders.

16. Tuscan

17. composite The Composite order is a combination of the Ionic and Corinthian orders. combining the volutes of the Ionic with the leaves of the Corinthian order. The Composite order, which was not ranked as a separate order until the Renaissance, is a late Roman development of the Corinthian. The column is 10 diameters high.

18. composite

19. Questions?