Classical

Architecture inspired by Greek and Roman forms.

Overview

Classical architecture, using stone and marble, emphasizes symmetry, columns, and proportion, prominent in ancient Greece and Rome.

Core Characteristics

• Columns, pediments.
• Symmetrical, proportional.
• Ancient prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Parthenon (Greece, 438 BCE, Iktinos).
• Pantheon (Italy, 126 CE, Roman).

Architectural Connections

• Classical: Foundational focus.
• Civic: Temples.
• Neo-Classicism: Related movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by Iktinos, it shapes Western architecture.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Masonry (technique), Proportion (theory), Column (element), Palladianism (movement)