Ancient Greek Architecture And Its Impact On Modern America

Through many centuries, the architecture of ancient Greece and Rome has had massive impacts on the buildings of modern America. Many aspects of the structural elements used are used in famous American buildings. Great ancient buildings like the Pantheon or the Parthenon are paradigms of Greco-Roman architecture at its finest, and very similar layouts and buildings are seen every day in America. These beautiful styles have survived for hundreds of years and are now pristinely recreated at American Government buildings, Courthouses, Memorials, and even houses. A classic accent of Greek architecture is the post and lintel method. Post and lintel is the architectural term for a group of tall vertical columns that support a large rectangular beam that rests on top. This style was coined by the Greeks and adopted by many other groups, including the Romans, because of its efficiency and aesthetic appeal. The Parthenon is a great example of this style. The Parthenon is a Greek temple in Athens, Greece. It is dedicated to the Goddess Athena, and its design fits such a standard. It is designed to be beautiful. So much detail was put into the design of this Temple, that every column leans slightly inward to account for the perspective of an outside viewer. The Columns are
This Memorial was made in neoclassical style, featuring a classic post and lintel design with a massive statue of President Lincoln inside. The Building is so American, in fact, that it is featured on the American penny, as well as the 5 Dollar bill. Most Americans see this structure every day. It was designed by Henry Bacon, who spent decades in Europe prior to the design and construction of the memorial. While abroad, he grew very fond of Greek architecture, and decided to model the memorial after the Parthenon. This is an example of when the Architecture is directly inspired rather than just an influence that caused a certain