Elements of Greek Architecture

Doric Order

Ionic Order

Corinthian Order

Arch

a) Arch, b) Barrel Vault,c) Groin Vault, d) Dome

Early Empire (27 b.c. – 96 a.d)Augustus r. 27 bc – 14 adVespasian r. 69-79Titus r. 79-81Domitian r.81-96

High Empire (AD 96-192)Trajan (Plotina) r. 98-117Hadrian (Sabina) r. 117-138Marcus Aurelius r. 161-180

Late Empire (AD 192-337)Caracalla (Plautilla) r.211-217Constantine I r.306-337

ROMAN HISTORY

Barrel vault

Arcade

Groin Vault

Groin Vault

a) Naveb) Aislec) Transeptd) Crossinge) Choirf) Apseg) Ambulatoryh) Chapelsi) Buttressesj) Bay

Plan of St. Sernin, Toulouse

Ribbed Vault

Ribbed Vault

Flying buttressing

A) Nave B) TriforiumC) ClerestoryD) Side AisleE) Buttress

a) blind arcadeb) compound pier

f) transevrse ribg) ribh) boss (keystone)