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Doric Order. From the Temple of Theseus in Athens.

Title/Description: Doric order [diagram based on a portion of the Temple of Hephaestus (“Theseion”)]
Original Caption: Doric Order. From the Temple of Theseus in Athens.
Date: ca. 449-444 B.C.E.
Category: Ancient Greece

Ionic Order. From the Temple of Pallas Athene, at Priene (Caria).

Title/Description: Ionic order [diagram based on a portion of the Temple of Athena Polias, Priene]
Original Caption: Ionic Order. From the Temple of Pallas Athene, at Priene (Caria).
Date: ca. 340-156 B.C.E.
Category: Ancient Greece

Attic-Ionic Style. From the Erectheium at Athens.

Title/Description: Ionic order [diagram based on a portion of the Erechtheum]
Original Caption: Attic-Ionic Style. From the Erectheium at Athens.
Creator: Mnesikles
Date: ca. 421-405 B.C.E.
Category: Ancient Greece

Greek Architecture; Evolution of the Corinthian Capital

Title/Description: Corinthian capitals
Original Caption: Greek Architecture; Evolution of the Corinthian Capital
Category: Ancient Greece

Remains of Temple (of Castor and Pollux?) at Agrigentum.

Title/Description: Temple of Castor and Pollux (Temple of the Dioskouroi)
Original Caption: Remains of Temple (of Castor and Pollux?) at Agrigentum.
Date: 5th century B.C.E.*
Category: Ancient Greece

Greek Sculpture; Metope from the Temple of Jupiter at Olympia

Title/Description: Herakles, aided by Athena, receives from Atlas the Golden Apples of the Hesperides; metope relief from the Temple of Zeus at Olympia
Original Caption: Greek Sculpture; Metope from the Temple of Jupiter at Olympia
Date: ca. 470-456 B.C.E.
Category: Ancient Greece

Greek Architecture. Ionic Style.; Ionic capital nd base.

Title/Description: Ionic capital and base
Original Caption: Greek Architecture. Ionic Style.; Ionic capital nd base.
Category: Ancient Greece

View of the Temple of Theseus.

Title/Description: Temple of Hephaestus (“Theseion”)
Original Caption: View of the Temple of Theseus.
Date: ca. 449-444 B.C.E.
Category: Ancient Greece

Monument of Lysicrates

Title/Description: Choragic Monument of Lysicrates
Original Caption: Monument of Lysicrates
Date: ca. 334 B.C.E.
Category: Ancient Greece

The Lantern of Diogenes

Title/Description: “Tower of the Winds” (Horologia)
Original Caption: The Lantern of Diogenes
Date: ca. 40 B.C.E.
Category: Ancient Greece

Caryatide from the Erechtheium.

Title/Description: Caryatid; detail of figure from the “Portico of the Maidens” on the Erechtheum
Original Caption: Caryatide from the Erechtheium.
Date: ca. 421-405 B.C.E.
Category: Ancient Greece

Monument of Lysicrates

Title/Description: Choragic Monument of Lysicrates
Original Caption: Monument of Lysicrates
Date: ca. 334 B.C.E.
Category: Ancient Greece

Greek Architecture. Earliest Period.; Doric Style.; Elevation of Doric column and entablature.

Title/Description: Doric order
Original Caption: Greek Architecture. Earliest Period.; Doric Style.; Elevation of Doric column and entablature.
View Description: : column and entablature (diagram)
Category: Ancient Greece

Greek Architecture. Earliest Period.; Doric Style.; Parallel of Doric columns.

Title/Description: Doric order
Original Caption: Greek Architecture. Earliest Period.; Doric Style.; Parallel of Doric columns.
View Description: : comparison of Doric columns: a) Temple at Delos (Hellenistic) ; b) Parthenon (Classical); c) Temple of Apollo at Corinth (Archaic)
Category: Ancient Greece

Temple of Poseidon : Paestum; Cross section

Title/Description: Temple of Poseidon (Temple of Hera II)
Original Caption: Temple of Poseidon : Paestum; Cross section
View Description: : cross section
Date: ca. 460 B.C.E.
Category: Ancient Greece

Corner of the Parthenon. From a drawing by Niemann. (Springer and Michaelis, Kunstgeschichte. Seemann, Leipzig.)

Title/Description: Parthenon
Original Caption: Corner of the Parthenon. From a drawing by Niemann. (Springer and Michaelis, Kunstgeschichte. Seemann, Leipzig.)
View Description: : cutaway drawing of corner, showing construction of colonnade and entablature
Creator: Iktinos, Kallikrates
Date: 447-438 B.C.E.
Category: Ancient Greece

Atlantes in temple at Agrigentum.

Title/Description: Temple of Zeus Olympios (Olympeium)
Original Caption: Atlantes in temple at Agrigentum.
View Description: : detail of telamon (Atlantid) figure
Date: ca. 470-460 B.C.E.
Category: Ancient Greece

Capital and Entablature from the Choregic Monument of Lysicrates at Athens

Title/Description: Choragic Monument of Lysicrates
Original Caption: Capital and Entablature from the Choregic Monument of Lysicrates at Athens
View Description: : detail, capital and entablature (restored)
Date: ca. 334 B.C.E.
Category: Ancient Greece

Antique Sculpture from the death of Alexander the Great to Constantine. ; Head of the Apollo Belvedere

Title/Description: Apollo Belvedere
Original Caption: Antique Sculpture from the death of Alexander the Great to Constantine.; Head of the Apollo Belvedere
View Description: : detail, head
Date: original ca. 330 B.C.E.
Category: Ancient Greece

Greek Architecture. Ionic Style.; Ionic entablature with egg-and-tongue mouldings and dentils. Temple of Athene (Minerva) at Priene

Title/Description: Temple of Athena Polias
Original Caption: Greek Architecture. Ionic Style.; Ionic entablature with egg-and-tongue mouldings and dentils. Temple of Athene (Minerva) at Priene
View Description: : detail, Ionic entablature
Date: ca. 340-156 B.C.E.
Category: Ancient Greece

Greek Architecture. Attic Buildings.; Caryatide porch of the Erechtheum.

Title/Description: Erechtheum
Original Caption: Greek Architecture. Attic Buildings.; Caryatide porch of the Erechtheum.
View Description: : detail, “Portico of the Maidens” caryatid porch (reconstruction)
Creator: Mnesikles
Date: ca. 421-405 B.C.E.
Category: Ancient Greece

The Theseion : Athens; E. Elevation

Title/Description: Temple of Hephaestus (“Theseion”)
Original Caption: The Theseion : Athens; E. Elevation
View Description: : east elevation
Date: ca. 449-444 B.C.E.
Category: Ancient Greece

Temple of Aphaia : Aegina; East elevation

Title/Description: Temple of Aphaia
Original Caption: Temple of Aphaia : Aegina; East elevation
View Description: : east elevation
Date: ca. 500-480 B.C.E.
Category: Ancient Greece

Greek Architecture; Temple of Athene Polias : Priene; Front elevation

Title/Description: Temple of Athena Polias
Original Caption: Greek Architecture; Temple of Athene Polias : Priene; Front elevation
View Description: : east elevation
Date: ca. 340-156 B.C.E.
Category: Ancient Greece

The Erechtheion : Athens; East elevation

Title/Description: Erechtheum
Original Caption: The Erechtheion : Athens; East elevation
View Description: : east elevation
Creator: Mnesikles
Date: ca. 421-405 B.C.E.
Category: Ancient Greece

Greek Architecture; The Parthenon : Athens; E. Elevation (restored)

Title/Description: Parthenon
Original Caption: Greek Architecture; The Parthenon : Athens; E. Elevation (restored)
View Description: : east elevation (restoration drawing)
Creator: Iktinos, Kallikrates
Date: 447-438 B.C.E.
Category: Ancient Greece

Greek Architecture; The Parthenon : Athens; E. Facade (restored)

Title/Description: Parthenon
Original Caption: Greek Architecture; The Parthenon : Athens; E. Facade (restored)
View Description: : east facade (restoration drawing)
Creator: Iktinos, Kallikrates
Date: 447-438 B.C.E.
Category: Ancient Greece

Temple of Poseidon : Paestum; Elevation

Title/Description: Temple of Poseidon (Temple of Hera II)
Original Caption: Temple of Poseidon : Paestum; Elevation
View Description: : elevation
Date: ca. 460 B.C.E.
Category: Ancient Greece

The “Basilica” : Paestum; Elevation

Title/Description: “Basilica” (Temple of Hera I)
Original Caption: The “Basilica” : Paestum; Elevation
View Description: : elevation
Date: ca. 550-530 B.C.E.
Category: Ancient Greece

Temple of Zeus Olympius : Agrigentum; Elevation

Title/Description: Temple of Zeus Olympios (Olympeium)
Original Caption: Temple of Zeus Olympius : Agrigentum; Elevation
View Description: : elevation
Date: ca. 470-460 B.C.E.
Category: Ancient Greece

Greek Architecture. Doric Style.; Temple in antis. Temple of Themis, Rhamnus.

Title/Description: (Smaller) Temple of Themis
Original Caption: Greek Architecture. Doric Style.; Temple in antis. Temple of Themis, Rhamnus.
View Description: : elevation (reconstruction drawing)
Date: ca. early 5th century B.C.E.
Category: Ancient Greece

Greek Architecture. Ionic Style.; Temple of Victory, Athens. Tetrastyle.

Title/Description: Temple of Athena Nike
Original Caption: Greek Architecture. Ionic Style.; Temple of Victory, Athens. Tetrastyle.
View Description: : elevation (reconstruction drawing)
Date: ca. 427-424 B.C.E.
Category: Ancient Greece

The Erechtheion : Athens; Elevation of Caryatid Porch

Title/Description: Erechtheum
Original Caption: The Erechtheion : Athens; Elevation of Caryatid Porch
View Description: : elevation of caryatid porch (”Portico of the Maidens”)
Creator: Mnesikles
Date: ca. 421-405 B.C.E.
Category: Ancient Greece

Greek Architecture. Doric Style.; Doric frieze and cornice.; Doric entablature and construction of roof.

Title/Description: Doric order
Original Caption: Greek Architecture. Doric Style.; Doric frieze and cornice.; Doric entablature and construction of roof.
View Description: : entablature (diagram)
Category: Ancient Greece

Greek Architecture. Doric Style.; View of the Parthenon (Finished 438 B.C. under Pericles, built by Ictinus and Callicrates.)

Title/Description: Parthenon
Original Caption: Greek Architecture. Doric Style.; View of the Parthenon (Finished 438 B.C. under Pericles, built by Ictinus and Callicrates.)
View Description: : exterior (restoration drawing)
Creator: Iktinos, Kallikrates
Date: 447-438 B.C.E.
Category: Ancient Greece

The Erechtheion : Athens; View from N.W. (restored)

Title/Description: Erechtheum
Original Caption: The Erechtheion : Athens; View from N.W. (restored)
View Description: : exterior, view from northwest
Creator: Mnesikles
Date: ca. 421-405 B.C.E.
Category: Ancient Greece

The Theseion : Athens; Exterior from S.W.

Title/Description: Temple of Hephaestus (“Theseion”)
Original Caption: The Theseion : Athens; Exterior from S.W.
View Description: : exterior, view from southwest
Date: ca. 449-444 B.C.E.
Category: Ancient Greece

Greek Architecture. Doric Style.; Doric frieze and cornice.

Title/Description: Doric order
Original Caption: Greek Architecture. Doric Style.; Doric frieze and cornice.
View Description: : frieze and cornice
Category: Ancient Greece

Greek Architecture; Temple on the Ilissus : Athens; Front elevation

Title/Description: Temple on the Ilissos (Temple of Artemis Agrotera)
Original Caption: Greek Architecture; Temple on the Ilissus : Athens; Front elevation
View Description: : front elevation
Creator: Kallikrates(?)
Date: ca. 449-430 B.C.E.
Category: Ancient Greece

View of the Interior of the Temple of Poseidon at Paestum.

Title/Description: Temple of Poseidon (Temple of Hera II)
Original Caption: View of the Interior of the Temple of Poseidon at Paestum.
View Description: : interior
Date: ca. 460 B.C.E.
Category: Ancient Greece

Greek Architecture. Doric Style.; Interior view of the great temple at Paestum.; (5th Cent.)

Title/Description: Temple of Poseidon (Temple of Hera II)
Original Caption: Greek Architecture. Doric Style.; Interior view of the great temple at Paestum.; (5th Cent.)
View Description: : interior
Date: ca. 460 B.C.E.
Category: Ancient Greece

Temple of Poseidon : Paestum; Longitudl. section

Title/Description: Temple of Poseidon (Temple of Hera II)
Original Caption: Temple of Poseidon : Paestum; Longitudl. section
View Description: : longitudinal section
Date: ca. 460 B.C.E.
Category: Ancient Greece

Temple of Aphaia : Aegina; Longitudinal section

Title/Description: Temple of Aphaia
Original Caption: Temple of Aphaia : Aegina; Longitudinal section
View Description: : longitudinal section
Date: ca. 500-480 B.C.E.
Category: Ancient Greece

Greek Architecture; Temple of Apollo Epicurius : Bassae; Longitudinal section

Title/Description: Temple of Apollo Epikurios
Original Caption: Greek Architecture; Temple of Apollo Epicurius : Bassae; Longitudinal section
View Description: : longitudinal section
Date: ca. 420 B.C.E.
Category: Ancient Greece

Greek Architecture; The Parthenon : Athens; Longitudinal section (restored)

Title/Description: Parthenon
Original Caption: Greek Architecture; The Parthenon : Athens; Longitudinal section (restored)
View Description: : longitudinal section (restored)
Creator: Iktinos, Kallikrates
Date: 447-438 B.C.E.
Category: Ancient Greece

Greek Architecture; Temple of Apollo Epicurius : Bassae; North elevation

Title/Description: Temple of Apollo Epikurios
Original Caption: Greek Architecture; Temple of Apollo Epicurius : Bassae; North elevation
View Description: : north elevation
Date: ca. 420 B.C.E.
Category: Ancient Greece

Ground-Plan of the Propylaea. The Entrance to the Acropolis of Athens.

Title/Description: Propylaea
Original Caption: Ground-Plan of the Propylaea. The Entrance to the Acropolis of Athens.
View Description: : plan
Creator: Mnesikles
Date: ca. 437-432 B.C.E.
Category: Ancient Greece

Ground-Plan of the Temple of Theseus at Athens.

Title/Description: Temple of Hephaestus (“Theseion”)
Original Caption: Ground-Plan of the Temple of Theseus at Athens.
View Description: : plan
Date: ca. 449-444 B.C.E.
Category: Ancient Greece

Greek Architecture; The Theatre, Epidauros; Plan

Title/Description: Great Theater
Original Caption: Greek Architecture; The Theatre, Epidauros; Plan
View Description: : plan
Date: ca. 350 B.C.E.
Category: Ancient Greece

Temple of Poseidon : Paestum; Plan

Title/Description: Temple of Poseidon (Temple of Hera II)
Original Caption: Temple of Poseidon : Paestum; Plan
View Description: : plan
Date: ca. 460 B.C.E.
Category: Ancient Greece