Greek And Roman Temples Difference

Question 1

Front

Answer 1

Back

Question 2

Platform (Greek)

Answer 2

Typically 2-3 steps (stylobate)

Question 3

Platform (Roman)

Answer 3

High podium with a prominent frontal staircase

Question 4

Emphasis (Greek)

Answer 4

Exterior aesthetics

Question 5

Emphasis (Roman)

Answer 5

Frontal impact

Question 6

Column Arrangement (Greek)

Answer 6

Often peripteral (columns on all sides)

Question 7

Column Arrangement (Roman)

Answer 7

Frequently prostyle (columns only at the front)

Question 8

Interior (Greek)

Answer 8

Simpler

Question 9

Interior (Roman)

Answer 9

Could be more varied

Question 10

Materials (Greek)

Answer 10

Primarily marble and limestone

Question 11

Materials (Roman)

Answer 11

Concrete

Question 12

Architectural Orders (Greek)

Answer 12

Doric

Question 13

Architectural Orders (Roman)

Answer 13

Corinthian was favored; also used Doric

Question 14

Purpose (Greek)

Answer 14

Primarily religious

Question 15

Purpose (Roman)

Answer 15

Religious and civic functions; expressions of imperial power

Question 16

Plan (Greek)

Answer 16

Generally rectangular

Question 17

Plan (Roman)

Answer 17

Rectangular and circular plans existed

Question 18

Approach (Greek)

Answer 18

Less defined

Question 19

Approach (Roman)

Answer 19

Strong frontal emphasis

Question 20

Decoration (Greek)

Answer 20

Emphasis on sculptural decoration (friezes

Question 21

Decoration (Roman)

Answer 21

More varied