Iktinos

Ancient Greek architect.

Overview

Iktinos (5th century BCE), using marble, designed iconic temples in ancient Greece.

Core Characteristics

• Classical proportions, columns.
• Marble construction.
• Doric and Ionic styles.

Notable Works

• Parthenon (Greece, 438 BCE).

Architectural Connections

• Ancient: Historical focus.
• Religious: Temples.
• Classical Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Defined classical Greek architectural standards.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Stone Masonry (technique), Classicism (theory), Column (element), Classical Architecture (movement)

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