Classical Studies 2700A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Cubit, Ancient Greek Temple, Triglyph
1 Feb 2017
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How the greeks went about doing a big project. Many different trades were involved in building construction; so, money spent on big projects was widely spread in the community. Athens is only place where construction can be analysed in detail. Someone made a proposal in the assembly before the demos (people) for a building to be constructed, and, if the assembly approved the idea, it would appoint a commission to plan and oversee the project. The concept would be developed and specifications drawn up in consultation with an architekton (= master builder ); then assembly would vote again and the project would be a go . Next step was breaking up general specs into various individual jobs, which would be put up for tender. Details agreed on payment and stages of the project. Many trades were used and many workmen were involved. Shows you how many different trades and crafts evolved in the building of major temples or things.
