ABSTRACT
This chapter examines whether Greek architecture is seen in the powerful forms, the domineering statues of the gods, or the extent to which it is imitated. Ancient Greeks mastered the art of structural and artistic innovation. All Greek temples were dedicated to one or more deities, and their architectural elements depended on the identity of the intended object of worship. The Classical Greeks used three major orders: Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian. Egyptian and Greek architects went to great lengths to visually compensate for any perceived imperfection. The centerpiece of Greek architectural achievement is often considered to be the Acropolis in Athens. An acropolis is the part of a Greek city that is located on the highest ground. It was designed by two highly regarded Greek architects of the day, Ictinus and Callicrates, under the supervision of the sculptor Phidias. Aside from their architectural prowess, ancient Greeks were masters of gears and other mechanical inventions.
