Greek, Etruscan and Roman Temples
Write an essay that discusses what is characteristic of a Greek temple, an Etruscan temple, and a Roman temple. How do each of these three examples best exemplify their culture? Do they borrow from previous temples? Were these temples decorated with sculpture? If so, how? Use all of the following terms in the list below in your essay. Terms to use: 1. peripteral 2. pediment 3. podium 4. frieze 5. Vitruvius 6. pronaos 7. portico 8. Order (Doric, Corinthian, Ionic) 9. concrete 10. oculus 11. coffering 12. facade