The architecture of ancient Greece was influenced by so many things. The Islands of Greece are mainly rocky cliffs and dry areas, so stone was a popular material that was used to build the houses and buildings of Greece. Marble was found easily on the mainland and on the islands and detail was extremely important for the masons and the architects.
Temples were found all over Greece and housed the “sacred area” to the god resigning in the temple. A Temple to Poseidon would be near the water or a temple to Zeus would be open and able to view the landscape.
Tiled roofs were popular and buildings normally consisted of courtyards and columns with plenty of area to socialize.
Overall, the focus of the architecture was around luxury and beauty. Detailed carvings and textures, room to bathe and socialize with the rich, and areas devoted to the gods all meshed amazingly together alongside the very unique and outstanding Greek Art.
Ahhh… beautiful Greece.
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