Greek Revival Style Architecture

During fourth quarter, eighth grade students learned about the three types of columns invented by the Greeks...


Doric

 

Ionic

Corinthian



They also learned that the Greeks invented porticos;  a portico is a porch leading to the entrance of a building, supported by columns.  The influence of Greek architecture is apparent in many homes in Savannah, Georgia.   After viewing some examples of Greek-revival architecture, students used architecture templates, rulers, texture plates and colored pencils to design their own Savannah homes with porticos.