History·Ancient Greece & Rome·conceptual
Greek and Roman Architecture
Identify Greek column styles — Doric (plain and sturdy), Ionic (scroll-shaped capitals), and Corinthian (ornate leafy capitals) — and Roman architectural innovations — the arch, the dome, and concrete — and spot their influence in modern public buildings such as courthouses, museums, government buildings, and monuments
Suggested ages 9–11
Evidence of understanding
- Identify the three Greek column orders (Doric, Ionic, Corinthian) from pictures
- Name Roman architectural innovations: the arch, the dome, and concrete
- Point out Greek or Roman architectural features in a modern public building
Assessment prompt
If you walked past a courthouse or museum with big columns, could Greek and Roman Architecture tell you whether they're Doric, Ionic, or Corinthian and explain that the design comes from ancient Greece or Rome?
Standards alignment
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