The Greek Temple Building Flashcards
1
Q
What was the conventional shape of a temple in Greece ?
A
A rectangular shape
2
Q
How where the majority of temples orientated ?
A
Easy to west
- this mimics the way the axis of the Altar it served
3
Q
What are the 4 different structures of a typical Greek temple ?
A
- A foundation plinth with steps up to the temple
- The colonnade running around the temple
- Cells or Naos
- The opisidomos in the rear of the temple
4
Q
What was the significance of the steps and plinth ?
A
Increase the sence of grandeur of a temple and highlight its size
5
Q
What was significant about the colonnades ?
A
Usually in the foundation of the plinth, they provided support for the roof
6
Q
What was important about the cells or Naos ?
A
It conventionally housed the gods cult statue
7
Q
What was important about the opisthodomos?
A
Held all the treasure acquired in warfare and offerings to the gods
