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Greek Columns
If you're studying Ancient Greece, this
hands-on lesson will illustrate the differences
in the three classical orders of Greek
architecture: Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian.
These styles were revived in the early days
of American architecture and are seen on
many public buildings throughout our
country.
Supplies:
Modeling Clay, such as Klean Klay, in various colors
Wax Paper
Sculpting Tools (or you may use craft stick, butter knives, toothpicks, dowels, etc.)
Photo images of Greek columns for students. See last page.
Lesson:
The ancient Greeks used three main "orders" of design in the columns and facades of
their buildings. The Greeks worshipped the human body and designed their orders after
the body of a man, a woman, and a young maiden. See below.
Doric Ionic Corinthian
Delicate curved
Straight Lines Curved Line lines with leaves as
Represents a Represents a woman's embellishment.
man's physique. physique. Represents a young
maiden.
© Karine Bauch 2010. Copying is only allowed for personal, educational purposes. Resale of this project is strictly prohibited.
Images of columns are used with permission from [Link]
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More information:
Visit the following websites for more in-depth information about these three orders:
Three Classical Orders
Free Ancient Greece PowerPoint Presentations
Wikipedia: Classical Orders
Project:
Using modeling clay and sculpting tools, create reproductions of the various orders of
Greek columns. Younger students should try a close up of the top part. Older students
may enjoy creating the entire column. Students can be creative by using different
colored clays.
Directions:
1. Lay out a piece of wax paper.
2. Choose a base color and create a flat
shape for the base. Use a butter knife to
carve out this shape.
3. Using other colors of clay, add
embellishments to the base. Be sure to use a
photo reference of the type of column you are
creating.
© Karine Bauch 2010. Copying is only allowed for personal, educational purposes. Resale of this project is strictly prohibited.
Images of columns are used with permission from [Link]
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Student Examples:
Entire Doric Column Entire Corinthian Column Close-up of Corinthian Column by
by student, age 12 by student, age 13 student, ages 13
Tops of Ionic Columns:
By student, age 8 By student, age 9
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Photo Reference Page for Students:
Type of Column Example
Doric
Ionic
Corinthian
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