CLASSICS 2B03 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Opisthodomos, Cella, Roof Tiles
2 Oct 2016
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8th-7th centuries: outdoor cult areas are built-up. C. 660 bc - sanctuary of apollo at corinth. C. 650 bc - sanctuary of hera at samos. C. 650 bc - sanctuary of hera at argos. C. 650 bc - sanctuary of poseidon at isthmia. C. 630 bc - sanctuary of apollo at thermon. Remains of stone blocks (few), terracotta roof tile, evidence for use of wooden columns, other wooden elements used as well. Majority of structures are in mudbrick and stone. Temple - first site, shows rise of greek culture, larger communities, more productive and thriving. More the greek gave beautiful things to the gods, the more they thought they got back. Result: series of monumental temples being constructed in the 7th century. Central colonnade (wooden posts) = support for heavy terracotta roof tiles. Entrance to temple looks back to configuration of temple at lefkandi, indebted to these traditions.
