Greek Revival Characteristics
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Greek Revival
Characteristics
Frieze
horizontal band
which runs
above doorways
and windows or
below the
cornice
Cornice
the section of
molding just
below the roof
Pilaster
pilaster projects only slightly from
the wall and resembles a flat column
with a base, shaft and capital.
Poritco
A porch leading
to the entrance
of a building
Front Gable Design
The triangular
pediment on
the front of
Greek Revival
houses.
Columns
Post and Lentil
Characteristics of Greek Revival
Use five characteristics on your house.
◦ Pilaster
◦ Cornice
◦ Frieze
◦ Column (Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian)
◦ Clapboard Exterior
◦ Portico
◦ Post and Lintel
◦ Front Gable
Reflection
You and your partner created an example of Greek
revival architecture, identify the five characteristics of
Greek revival that you used. Where did you use them?
Describe your house/ building. Use at least three
elements and principles. Use only visual descriptions.
How successful do you think your house was? Why?
Who do you think had the best house? Why? What
made it the best? List three characteristics they used.