Classical Studies 2500A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Temple Of Zeus, Olympia, Temple Of Hera, Olympia, Ancient Greek Temple

• School: Western University
• Department: Classical Studies
• Course: Classical Studies 2500A/B
• Professor: Beth Greene

Document Summary

Greek architecture in sanctuary sites, from the iron age to the classical period (1100-330 bce) Iron age/dark age 1200-759 bce: archaic period 750-480 bce, classical period 480-330 bce. Function-specific (storage pits, platforms for ritual offering) First example of peripteral building (colonnade on all sides) 750-700 bc: mud-brick walls, stone foundation, center roof support of timber beams. First (top) and second (bottom) temple plans: second temple, ca. Fourth temple plan: third and fourth temples, ca. An altar outside of the structure was actually used for ritual offerings and worship. The entire sacred area is usually delineated by a low wall: plan of the sanctuary of hera on samos. Includes the sacred way leading to the entrance of the temple, and a stoa (long building with a row of columns along the front, like a covered porch) Earliest stone temple: completely made of stone. Pediment: medusa flanked by panthers: apotropaic imagery. Chryselephantine cult statue: overlaid with gold and ivory.