Greek Architecture

Definition

(Noun; Art and Design) Greek Architecture: the art of making buildings look like they're about to topple over at any moment!

Greek Architecture: A surreal scene featuring Greek architecture would be two giant marble columns in the middle of a desert oasis surrounded by palm trees and camels wearing tiny top hats!

Usage

If you want a building that looks like it's been around since ancient times just hire an architect from Greece - their work is timeless!

Insight

What did the Ancient Greeks say when they saw a modern skyscraper? "Oh wow...we should have thought of that!"

Origin

The origin story of Greek architecture goes something like this: Zeus was so impressed with his son Apollo's sandcastle-building skills he decided to make them into real structures for all eternity!

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AcropolisParthenonDoric OrderIonic OrderCorinthian Order

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