Doric Order
Ancient Greece
The Three Architectural Styles of Ancient Greece’s Temples
The three main architectural styles used for temples and other formal public buildings in ancient Greece were the Doric, Ionic and Corinthian classical orders.
The three orders were first described by Roman architect and engineer Vitruvius, known for his multi-volume...
Archaeology
Two Ancient Greek Temples Discovered at Paestum, Italy
Two Ancient Greek Doric temples were unearthed in Paestum, southern Italy. The temples were part of the Magna Graecia (Great Greece), the thriving group of ancient Greek cities of southern Italy dating back from the 8th century BC.
One of...
Ancient Greece
The Tombs of the Kings in Paphos, Cyprus are Unique UNESCO Site
The Tombs of the Kings are part of a large necropolis lying about two kilometers north of Paphos Harbor at the westernmost point of the island of Cyprus. They were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with Paphos...
Art
Benaki Museum of Athens to Host Sean Scully's 'Doric Order'
Internationally acclaimed Irish-American artist Sean Scully will be presenting his work for the first time to the Greek audience from May 8-July 14, 2012. The exhibition will be hosted at the Benaki Museum (Piraeus Street) in Athens and will...