an ancient Greek wide-mouthed bowl for mixing wine and water
key pattern around the rim of a krater
the chamber at the center of an ancient temple
in a classical temple, this room is where the cult statue usually stood
the convex profile in the shaft of a column
statue of a goddess or maiden
two-handled storage jar
the triangular space (gable) at the end of a building, formed by the ends of the sloping roof above the colonnade
a triple projecting, grooved member of a Doric frieze that alternates with metopes
battle of gods and giants
a colonnade all around the cella and its porch(es)
the first step leading up to a building, such as the Parthenon
the part of an entablature between the architrave and cornice; any scupltured or painted band in a building
athena's attendant who is the personification of victory
a low, protective wall along the edge of a balcony or roof
emphasis on education and on expanding knowledge, exploration of individuals potential and a desire to excel, and a commitment to civic responsibilities and moral duty
a female figure that functions as a supporting column
statue of male youth
simple, long, woolen, belted garment
temple with a circular plan
term given to the culture that developed after the death of Alex the Great in 323 BCE and lasted almost 3 centuries until the Roman conquest of Egypt in 31 BCE
the part of a building above the columns and below the roof
panel between the triglyphs in a Doric frieze, often sculpted in relief
spiral, scroll-like form characteristic of the Ionic order
single row of columns on all sides
mythological beast that was part man, part horse
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