CLAS 365 Lecture Notes - Lecture 19: Doric Order, League Of The Islanders, Prostyle
20 Apr 2017
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Clear that architects of hellenistic period, perpetuated, refined, and combined classical greek architecture. When we do see innovation, roots often in previous period. See rules and canons of perfection out to be establish and distributed. So both teachers and students know what is good, bad, desirable, undesirable. Reflection of scholarly mentality of the age: expanded use of corinthian order. Sometimes used as a means of expressing many religious and political ideas. The parthenon dominated the acropolis, and still seen from most parts of the city. Temple of poseidon in sounion, erected on promontory land out towards the sea. The messages of propaganda, for power, authority, cultural superiority. The sanctuary of classical times based off this. The hellenistic period, see desire to elaborate architecture of sacred sites, often with override prerogative, to give some thrill to those who visit. Like terraces, colonnades, ramps, gateways, to heighten levels of drama.
