Descriptions, discussion and images (including virtual reconstructions) of the architecture of Ancient Greece and the Roman Empire, which developed its classical form from the 6th century BC. Classical architecture is characterized by concern with proportion and adherence to accepted modes: the Doric, Tuscan, Ionic, Corinthian and Composite Orders. For later revivals of the style see: ... [MORE] Greek (19) Greek Revival (7) Neo-Classical (11) Roman (21) Theaters@ (2) 1. Maecenas: Images of Ancient Greece and Rome - Photographs by Leo Curran, University of Buffalo, of Classical remains across Europe, with some models and reconstructions of their original appearance. Searchable. 2. NodeWorks Encyclopedia Classical Architecture - An illustrated history and description of the architecture of ancient Greece and Rome. 3. Classical Orders of Architecture - An illustrated description of the Doric, Ionic and Corinthian orders from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission. 4. Kusadasi.biz: Ephesus Guide - A tour of the astonishing remains of a Greek and later Roman town in Turkey, including history and interactive panoramas. 5. Parthenon Frieze - A Flash site that clearly places the Panathenaic Procession on the frieze of the Parthenon. 6. The Corinthian Style - Expandable images of Corinthian capitals, columns and entablatures from 350 B.C. to 526 A.D, all captioned with location, supplied by John Monkus. 7. The Museum of Reconstructions - A non-profit digital museum creating electronic reconstructions of ruined masterpieces of ancient architecture.

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